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RE02 AMV

2002 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,008 mi
Last recorded63,008 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 AMV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 63,008 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 63,008 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 56,386 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear suspension components are corroded

front suspension components are corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2017 56,385 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear suspension components are corroded

front suspension components are corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2016 52,866 miles

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

Nearside front wishbone corroded

Offside front wishbone

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

clutch pipe corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2016 52,865 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front wishbone corroded

Offside front wishbone

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

clutch pipe corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2015 51,477 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 51,477 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 50,553 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 50,320 miles

exhaust system corroding

some brake pipes corroding

Pass 9 Feb 2012 48,417 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 45,067 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 41,960 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 37,473 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 37,069 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 35,067 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 33,238 miles

both front brake discs are in poor rusty condition on inner surfaces.

slight imbalance in front brake performance.

steering slightly pulls to the left when manovering vehicle forward or backwards.

Pass 28 Feb 2006 30,741 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)

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 AMV is a 2002 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RE02 AMV, 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 RE02 AMV registered?

RE02 AMV is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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