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BF52 RBZ

2002 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

52,246 mi
Last recorded52,246 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 RBZ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 52,246 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear sub frames corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 51,955 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 51,699 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 46,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 31,690 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 31,690 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 27,047 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 23,650 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 20,416 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2007 17,978 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 10,761 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 9,646 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
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BF52 RBZ is a 2002 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BF52 RBZ, 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 BF52 RBZ registered?

BF52 RBZ is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is BF52 RBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 RBZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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