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YE51 OVL

2002 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,155 mi
Last recorded65,155 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 OVL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 65,155 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 60,510 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 60,510 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 55,034 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 49,542 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 49,378 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 49,229 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 48,971 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 48,027 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both subframes surface rust

Fail 5 Jan 2017 48,027 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

both subframes surface rust

Pass 13 Apr 2015 44,365 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 42,469 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 39,379 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 37,865 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 34,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 25,728 miles

Nearside Front 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 19 Jan 2007 18,007 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)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 14,092 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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YE51 OVL is a 2002 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YE51 OVL, 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 YE51 OVL registered?

YE51 OVL is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 January 2002.

Is YE51 OVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE51 OVL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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