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T90 CAH

2002 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

74,243 mi
Last recorded74,243 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT90 CAH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 74,243 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 May 2018 73,095 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 69,525 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 69,513 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 69,166 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 69,153 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking crossover (3.6.A.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 67,078 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 67,427 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 4 Apr 2013 67,341 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 66,711 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 4 Mar 2011 65,083 miles

Battery insecure

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 65,083 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 61,713 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 61,713 miles

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

nearside front indicator fading

nearside front tyre unevenly worn

offside and nearside front and rear brake discs surfaces slightly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2009 57,632 miles

n/s front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2009 57,621 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

n/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2008 54,834 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 54,834 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

rear discs corroded

slight play rear suspension bushes

Pass 23 Apr 2007 50,809 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2007 50,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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T90 CAH is a 2002 MG Mgf in Black 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 T90 CAH, 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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T90 CAH is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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