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RN51 KHJ

2002 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,050 mi
Last recorded117,050 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 KHJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 117,050 miles

Underbody Surface Corrosion

Fail 26 Mar 2020 117,050 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Underbody Surface Corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2017 115,781 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 115,781 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 113,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 108,968 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front indicators have tape over

both front wipers poor but clearing adiquitly

o/s/ seat belt slight fraying

suspention very low close to bump stops

under side of car rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2011 96,641 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 96,624 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 92,185 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear indicators faided

front wipers smearing slightly

nail in nearside front tyre

rear number plate starting to seperate

various small chips in windscreen

various small cuts in all tyres

Pass 30 Jul 2009 92,054 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear numberplate deteriated

Fail 30 Jul 2009 92,054 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear numberplate deteriated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 83,568 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 83,568 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 56,871 miles

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

suspension trim hieghts low.

Fail 12 Dec 2006 56,871 miles

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

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

suspention trim hieghts low.

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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RN51 KHJ is a 2002 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RN51 KHJ, 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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RN51 KHJ is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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