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AD51 MGF

2002 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

58,978 mi
Last recorded58,978 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 58,978 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 57,447 miles

Engine Damp With Oil

Front And Rear Suspension Components Corroded

General Under-body Corrosion

Nearside Front Shock Damp

Nearside Front Tyre Inner Edge Slightly Worn

Nearside Outer Sill Corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre Inner Edge Worn, Inner Sill Wall Perished And Cracked

Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut Outer Side Wall

Offside Rear Tyre Inner Edge Slightly Worn, Inner Wall Perished And Cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2021 56,194 miles

Nearside Front shock damp

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cut outer sidewall

exhaust flex deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2020 54,988 miles

Nearside Front shock damp

Offside Rear tyre cut outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre has evidence of rubbing inner sidewall

both front inner wheel archs corroded

front subframe corroded

long travel hand brake, hand brake laver worn has side to side movement

parking brake light illuminated

rear brake pipes corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2020 54,985 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock damp

Offside Front lower arm corroded

Offside Rear tyre cut outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre has evidence of rubbing inner sidewall

both front inner wheel archs corroded

front subframe corroded

long travel hand brake, hand brake laver worn has side to side movement

parking brake light illuminated

rear brake pipes corroded

rear subframe corroded

suspension pump up required

Pass 30 Mar 2019 53,859 miles

Nearside Rear slight bind

both front shocks damp

exhaust flex deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2015 53,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 51,881 miles

exhaust flexy deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2013 49,867 miles

exhaust flexey damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2012 47,209 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside wiper split on ends/general rusting on underside of vehicle/brake pipes rusting

Fail 11 Feb 2012 47,209 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside wiper split on ends/general rusting on underside of vehicle/brake pipes rusting

Pass 6 Jan 2011 43,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

general rusting on underside of vehicle/nearside rear tyre cut on outer wall/offside front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 21 Jan 2010 40,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general rusting on underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Jan 2009 36,710 miles

general rusting on underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Jan 2008 31,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 18 Jan 2007 26,300 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 19,086 miles

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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AD51 MGF is a 2002 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AD51 MGF, 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 AD51 MGF registered?

AD51 MGF is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 January 2002.

Is AD51 MGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 MGF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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