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RL51 SSK

2002 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,256 mi
Last recorded105,256 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 SSK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 105,256 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 103,058 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 102,242 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 100,937 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 96,095 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre close to fouling on lock

rear exhaust mounts corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2013 92,641 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 92,641 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 86,855 miles

nearside front and offside front lower suspension arms slightly corroded

unable to open bonnet

Fail 25 Apr 2012 86,848 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

nearside front and offside front lower suspension arms slightly corroded

unable to open bonnet

Pass 18 Apr 2011 79,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Apr 2010 73,012 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 72,944 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 72,933 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 65,694 miles

all brake discs corroded and wearing uneven(ridged)

slight damage to front anti-roll bar mountings and o/s/f subframe mounting,

washer on o/s/r tie bar bent

Pass 11 Dec 2006 57,859 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 SSK is a 2002 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SSK, 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 SSK is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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