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RE02 AMK

2002 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,775 mi
Last recorded91,775 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 AMK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 91,775 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 91,227 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 90,183 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 90,183 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 88,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 88,901 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges, perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 77,240 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

offside head lamp image poor

Fail 1 Jun 2015 77,240 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

offside head lamp image poor

Pass 12 Jun 2014 74,524 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 73,527 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s front suspension low ( clearance with bump stop )

Pass 29 Jun 2012 73,521 miles

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

Offside Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 72,262 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 72,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

steam emanating from engine bay whilst at idle. water pipes to rad. were cold

Pass 3 Mar 2009 68,056 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s/f wheel bearing/brake slight noise

Pass 20 Feb 2008 56,958 miles

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 56,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 55,173 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 55,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both front brake discs are in very poor condition.

Front anti roll bar is damaged.

Very slight weep from both front and n/s/r dampers.

Pass 21 Apr 2006 48,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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RE02 AMK is a 2002 MG Mgf in Grey 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 RE02 AMK, 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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RE02 AMK is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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