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RO02 HCN

2002 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,873 mi
Last recorded57,873 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 HCN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 57,873 miles

all shock absorber bushes slightly worn

Fail 24 Mar 2017 57,872 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

all shock absorber bushes slightly worn

Pass 23 Mar 2016 57,719 miles

rear tyres getting low

Fail 23 Mar 2016 57,719 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear tyres getting low

Pass 25 Mar 2015 57,319 miles

both front brakes slightly binding

brake fluid leval low

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 12 Mar 2015 57,316 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake fluid leval low

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 26 Feb 2014 53,764 miles

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

hole in rear plastic window

slight coolant stain down rear of engine

Fail 17 Feb 2014 53,761 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hole in rear plastic window

slight coolant stain down rear of engine

Pass 7 Feb 2013 48,324 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 45,661 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 44,413 miles

BOTH WIPER BLADES DETERIOATED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

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

REAR BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER WISHBONE BUSHES

SRS LIGHT ON

STEERING REQUIRES ATTENTION

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 41,059 miles

FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION HIGHT REQUIRES ATTENTION

IMBALANCE ON REAR PARKING BRAKE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP AIM ON HIGHER LIMIT

STEERING SYSTEM REQUIRES ATTENTION

Fail 26 Jan 2010 41,017 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION HIGHT REQUIRES ATTENTION

IMBALANCE ON REAR PARKING BRAKE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP AIM ON HIGHER LIMIT

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR SERVICE BRAKE

STEERING SYSTEM REQUIRES ATTENTION

Pass 5 Feb 2009 35,131 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 31,548 miles

Car tested under wet conditions

Pass 15 Jan 2007 25,539 miles

both front tyres slight uneven tread wear on inner edges.

Pass 17 Jan 2006 18,337 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 HCN is a 2002 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HCN, 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 RO02 HCN registered?

RO02 HCN is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 March 2002.

Is RO02 HCN safe to buy?

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