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VN51 ZNZ

2002 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,820 mi
Last recorded87,820 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 ZNZ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2014 87,820 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 87,820 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2014 87,811 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 81,545 miles

subframes rusty

Fail 23 May 2013 81,545 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

subframes rusty

Pass 30 May 2012 69,723 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

TYRE SIZE 215/40/16

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

offside sill rusty

play in offside front tie rod end

slight wear in rear trailing arm bushes

temp guage inop

Fail 30 May 2012 69,723 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

TYRE SIZE 215/40/16

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

offside sill rusty

play in offside front tie rod end

slight wear in rear trailing arm bushes

temp guage inop

Pass 26 May 2011 56,138 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 56,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 43,543 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 31,565 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 19,425 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 17,574 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 15,745 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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VN51 ZNZ is a 2002 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VN51 ZNZ, 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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VN51 ZNZ is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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