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VX51 RTZ

2002 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,223 mi
Last recorded55,223 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 RTZ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 55,223 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 12 Mar 2013 55,223 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded.

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 54,331 miles

Coolant leak

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)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 52,093 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 52,093 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake pads low.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 50,782 miles

front brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2009 48,256 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 44,003 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 36,836 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 31,264 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 27,554 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)

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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VX51 RTZ is a 2002 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VX51 RTZ, 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 VX51 RTZ registered?

VX51 RTZ is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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