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RO02 XZS

2002 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,073 mi
Last recorded90,073 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 XZS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 90,073 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 90,073 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 83,049 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 77,057 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 71,225 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)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 64,295 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 63,571 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 49,395 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 49,395 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 35,520 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 34,261 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 34,261 miles

Brake warning device defective (3.3.E.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 32,560 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 29,388 miles

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

damage to offside front wing,door, quarter panel

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 XZS is a 2002 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XZS, 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 XZS registered?

RO02 XZS is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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