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RO02 DVU

2002 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,384 mi
Last recorded108,384 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 DVU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 108,384 miles

All brake discs corroded.

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Engine management light on.

Offside door mirror glass cracked.

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Fail 6 Jun 2019 108,384 miles

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

All brake discs corroded.

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Engine management light on.

Offside door mirror glass cracked.

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 3 Nov 2016 107,974 miles

exhaust system very rusty

Fail 18 Oct 2016 107,974 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure lower bush worn badly (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure lower bush worn badly (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system very rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2015 106,957 miles

Centre Upper high level brake light not working

EML staying on

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 104,922 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKEN

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

REAR EXHAUST TAIL BOX AND MOUNT STRAP CORRODED

Pass 2 Oct 2013 103,011 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)

Rear brake disks rusty

Fail 30 Sep 2013 103,007 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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)

Rear brake disks rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2012 98,455 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 98,443 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 92,575 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

1) tyres 185 55 15 front 205 55 15 rears 32) engine management light ON !

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 77,386 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 77,386 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 73,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 72,103 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 72,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 12 Jul 2008 68,311 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 59,210 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 59,210 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 44,132 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 44,131 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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RO02 DVU is a 2002 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RO02 DVU, 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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RO02 DVU is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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