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Y44 HMS

2002 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,847 mi
Last recorded81,847 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY44 HMS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2020 81,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected pulls to left (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 80,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2019 80,481 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 78,133 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2017 76,751 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 69,613 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/f lower swivel worn

n/s/f shock absorber damp border line

n/s/r top swivel worn

n/s/r track control arm bush worn

o/s/f shock absorber damp

o/s/r top swivel worn

o/s/r track control arm bush worn

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

rear no. plate

Fail 24 Mar 2016 69,613 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil leak

front brake imbalance border line

n/s/f disc corroded on inner face heavily

n/s/f lower swivel worn

n/s/f shock absorber damp border line

n/s/r top swivel worn

n/s/r track control arm bush worn

n/s/r tyre damaged on outer sidewall

o/s/f shock absorber damp

o/s/r top swivel worn

o/s/r track control arm bush worn

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

rear no. plate

Pass 2 Apr 2015 62,305 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 62,293 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Coolant level low

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

Front brake pads 60% worn

General under body corrosion

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

Oil leak

Oil level low

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 58,437 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 58,437 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 56,257 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 52,707 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 47,835 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 44,716 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 37,710 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 33,560 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 25,389 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 25,389 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)

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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Y44 HMS is a 2002 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y44 HMS, 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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Y44 HMS is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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