CarVerify

Free Car Check

AD51 YTH

2002 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

88,375 mi
Last recorded88,375 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 YTH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 88,375 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security several areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 88,375 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering by suspension arm (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security several areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 88,139 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 88,138 miles

Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 87,742 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 87,713 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

emissions not tested

Pass 23 Jul 2015 87,519 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 84,089 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 84,089 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 81,171 miles

front sub frame corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside ans offside front wishbones corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2012 78,061 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 78,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 76,601 miles

brake discs slightly corroded

malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

registration plates do not comply with bs145d as required by law

Fail 6 Jun 2011 76,601 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake discs slightly corroded

malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

registration plates do not comply with bs145d as required by law

Pass 8 Jun 2010 75,325 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 75,324 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 72,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 72,026 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 63,103 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 51,297 miles

both rear and offside front tyres wearing to edge and showing indicators

park brakes pull lowish efforts

rear service brake discs lipped and discoloured

Pass 7 Jan 2006 37,712 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
Full MG Mgf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AD51 YTH is a 2002 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 AD51 YTH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD51 YTH?

You can check the full history of AD51 YTH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AD51 YTH registered?

AD51 YTH is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 January 2002.

Is AD51 YTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 YTH shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD51 YTH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AD51 YTH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.