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RL51 HGF

2002 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,121 mi
Last recorded86,121 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 HGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 86,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust strap missing from around box

Pass 26 Jun 2015 83,010 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 83,010 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 78,635 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 76,470 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)

Pass 19 May 2012 72,201 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)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 72,125 miles

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

offside and nearside rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 8 Sep 2010 69,382 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust box stap broken

front and rear suspension parts rusty

Fail 6 Sep 2010 69,361 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust box stap broken

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front and rear suspension parts rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2009 63,728 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 56,439 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 46,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 30,418 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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RL51 HGF is a 2002 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 RL51 HGF, 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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RL51 HGF is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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