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RJ02 JKE

2002 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,777 mi
Last recorded75,777 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 JKE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 75,777 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear hub has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 75,746 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear hub has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 69,450 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise electric power steering pulls to left

advise play in o/s/r hub joint

Fail 10 Jul 2019 69,450 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise electric power steering pulls to left

advise play in o/s/r hub joint

Pass 6 Jul 2018 66,099 miles

Sub frames rusted

Fail 4 Jul 2018 66,091 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub frames rusted

Pass 9 Dec 2016 58,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 58,287 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 49,044 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside front tyre slight cut in outer sidewall not down to cords

Pass 8 Dec 2014 41,694 miles

O/S/F wheel touches lower wish bone on full right lock when vehicle is jack up but not when wheels are on the ground

Pass 10 Dec 2013 38,093 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 38,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 35,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Fail 7 Dec 2012 35,814 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 9 Dec 2011 33,397 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Dec 2010 31,552 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 31,552 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 28,649 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 28,649 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 24,894 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 17,068 miles

o/s/f wheel touches wishbone with the car jacked up

Pass 12 Oct 2006 16,673 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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RJ02 JKE is a 2002 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2002 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 51,030 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ02 JKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this MG Mgf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RJ02 JKE is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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