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RO02 KBV

2002 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

76,173 mi
Last recorded76,173 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 KBV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 76,173 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Toe Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 75,275 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 75,275 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 74,412 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 74,412 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 73,295 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 72,247 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 72,247 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2019 71,233 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 69,507 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 67,157 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 63,166 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 63,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 61,080 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 61,080 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 60,877 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 60,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 60,450 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 59,989 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 58,269 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 56,209 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 52,886 miles

all 4 tyres close

Pass 21 Apr 2008 47,837 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 43,931 miles

advise suspension low

Pass 27 May 2006 38,669 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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RO02 KBV is a 2002 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RO02 KBV, 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 KBV is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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