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RL51 SPV

2002 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,033 mi
Last recorded88,033 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 SPV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 88,033 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

slight leak from exhaust

slight lift in offside front lower and nearside front top ball joints

Pass 18 Nov 2019 87,495 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear disc's corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating / play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres are heavily worn inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside & offside front (3.4 (b) (i))

under body / suspension area's corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2016 82,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 72,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 22 May 2014 70,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 May 2014 70,295 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

handbrake on warning lamp illuminated

Fail 4 Feb 2013 61,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 61,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 60,405 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 56,677 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 53,086 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 53,086 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Feb 2009 49,563 miles

inner surfaces of both rear brake discs are slightly corroded and pitted

Fail 27 Feb 2009 49,563 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

inner surfaces of all brake discs are slightly corroded and pitted

Pass 16 Feb 2008 47,424 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 47,423 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 44,541 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 38,355 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 SPV is a 2002 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SPV, 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 RL51 SPV registered?

RL51 SPV is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 February 2002.

Is RL51 SPV safe to buy?

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