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PE02 YYK

2002 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

68,074 mi
Last recorded68,074 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE02 YYK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 68,074 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake has only just met limits,and would appear to need repair or adjustment

Pass 4 Aug 2021 66,940 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 65,728 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint showing signs of movement recommend replace soon

Pass 31 Jul 2019 62,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front sill corroded

Nearside Front tyre tread perishing and smooth on inside edge

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front tyre tread perishing and smooth on inside edge

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 57,244 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre close to wear bars

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

rear exhaust band broken

Pass 30 Aug 2017 51,897 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 45,188 miles

Unable to obtain rpm reading for emissions test due to rear engine and inaccessible

Fail 11 Aug 2016 45,117 miles

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

Unable to obtain rpm reading for emissions test due to rear engine and inaccessible

Pass 15 Aug 2015 38,793 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2014 34,796 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 34,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 32,632 miles

Both seat belts slow to retract

Nearside front wheel touches inner wheel arch trim on full right lock.

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2013 32,632 miles

Both seat belts slow to retract

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front wheel touches inner wheel arch trim on full right lock.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2012 32,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 32,572 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 32,286 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 32,278 miles

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 31,552 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 30,900 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight lift n/s steering rack

Pass 12 Aug 2008 30,584 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

steering light on L/H lock

Fail 12 Aug 2008 30,584 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

steering light on L/H lock

Fail 16 Jul 2008 30,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 29,451 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 29,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 27,080 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 27,062 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

damadge to underneath of vehicle n/s

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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PE02 YYK is a 2002 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 PE02 YYK, 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 PE02 YYK registered?

PE02 YYK is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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