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RO02 XZV

2002 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

74,630 mi
Last recorded74,630 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 74,630 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 74,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 73,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 68,889 miles

advise exhaust strap is broken but exhaust is supported

Fail 18 Mar 2016 68,889 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

advise exhaust strap is broken but exhaust is supported

Pass 17 Mar 2015 64,984 miles

NSF wheel bearing slightly rough on rotation

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2015 64,984 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

NSF wheel bearing slightly rough on rotation

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 63,755 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhast strap on rear silencer broken.

Front and rear subframes getting corroded

Nearside washer jet blocked

Fail 18 Mar 2014 63,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering arm excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Steering arm excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhast strap on rear silencer broken.

Front and rear subframes getting corroded

Nearside washer jet blocked

Pass 16 Mar 2013 63,111 miles

Both front brake disc's corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer strap broken, exhaust still mounted ok

Fail 7 Mar 2013 63,111 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Both front brake disc's corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O,S,F tyre tred worn to 3mm on inside edge

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer strap broken, exhaust still mounted ok

Pass 8 Mar 2012 61,522 miles

Nearside front tyre inside edge devoid of tread.

Nearside front washer jet blocked

Slight oil misting on front shock absorbers

Pass 28 Feb 2011 59,866 miles

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)

Slight play in offside rear lower trailing arm bush.

Pass 4 Mar 2010 56,401 miles

Air bag warning light on

Both front wiper blade's smearing, also split

Coolant leak from engine area

N,S,F tyre has 3mm of tred on inside edge

N,S,R tyre has 3mm of tred on inside edge

O,S,R lower hub bush has play

O,S,R lower tie arm bush (hub end) has play

O,S,R lower track rod inside bush has slight play

Pass 4 Mar 2009 52,696 miles

Both rear tie bar bush's have movement/play,

MIL light on,

O,S,F wiper blade split,

Fail 4 Mar 2009 52,696 miles

Both rear tie bar bush's have movement/play,

MIL light on,

O,S,F wiper blade split,

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 44,966 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 37,450 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 37,450 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 31,671 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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 XZV is a 2002 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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