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RN51 VLE

2002 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,795 mi
Last recorded45,795 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 VLE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2014 45,795 miles

Oil leak

The near side front tyre tread is thin on the inner edge/2mm.

The off side front tyre tread is thin on the inner edge/2mm.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 42,845 miles

Oil leak

The near side front tyre tread is thin on the inner edge/3mm.

The near side rear tyre tread is thin on the edges/2mm+the inner wall is showing signs of cracking.

The off side front tyre tread is thin on the inner edge/3mm.

The off side rear tyre tread is thin on the edges/2mm+the inner wall is showing signs of cracking.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 39,840 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 36,860 miles

Both headlamp patterns poor

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

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

Oil leaking from engine

Pass 15 Feb 2010 34,230 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 31,228 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)

suspension hieght low

Pass 24 Jan 2008 28,833 miles

Both rear indicators starting to go pale

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 17 Jan 2007 25,528 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 20,373 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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RN51 VLE is a 2002 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RN51 VLE, 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 RN51 VLE registered?

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

Is RN51 VLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN51 VLE shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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