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RJ02 MHA

2002 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

26,990 mi
Last recorded26,990 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 May 2016 26,990 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2013 18,756 miles

Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 18,756 miles

Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 18,152 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 15,855 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 10,807 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 10,625 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 10,484 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 10,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 8,978 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 6,399 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 MHA is a 2002 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MHA, 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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What year was RJ02 MHA registered?

RJ02 MHA is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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