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VK51 LNC

2002 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,742 mi
Last recorded31,742 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 LNC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 31,742 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 31,442 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 30,974 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 30,424 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 29,687 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 28,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 27,958 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2016 26,661 miles

all four tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 27 Aug 2016 26,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling wheel arch liner on full lock (4.1.D.2)

all four tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 3 Aug 2015 25,504 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2014 24,963 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn slightly on inside edge

oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2013 24,536 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 24,536 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 24,076 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 23,527 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 21,247 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded / lipped

n/s/f indicator lens cracked / damaged

slight buckle in n/s/f alloy wheel

washer jets weak / in need of adjustment / contaminated

Fail 13 Aug 2010 21,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs slightly corroded / lipped

n/s/f indicator lens cracked / damaged

slight buckle in n/s/f alloy wheel

washer jets weak / in need of adjustment / contaminated

Pass 14 Aug 2009 21,093 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 19,600 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 16,076 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 11,358 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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VK51 LNC is a 2002 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VK51 LNC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK51 LNC registered?

VK51 LNC is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 February 2002.

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