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BP51 GGV

2002 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

50,056 mi
Last recorded50,056 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 GGV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 50,056 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 48,914 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 48,914 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 47,673 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 47,672 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 46,015 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Torsion bar bush has slight play.

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 44,332 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer offside rear outer front torsion bar outer bush slight play

Pass 23 Apr 2021 43,368 miles

Offside Rear Outer offside rear suspension front torsion bar outer bush slight movement as marked

Fail 21 Apr 2021 43,366 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe to nearside rear flexi brake hose corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe to offside rear flexi brake hose corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer offside rear suspension front torsion bar outer bush slight movement as marked

Pass 20 Feb 2020 42,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 42,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

service brake efficiency only just met

Pass 31 Jul 2018 41,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on chassis / members and sills

service and park brake efficiency only just met

side movement in rear axle roll bar

Fail 30 Jul 2018 41,151 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on chassis / members and sills

side movement in rear axle roll bar

Pass 2 Aug 2017 39,784 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

corrosion on both rear brake pipes to flexi hoses

corrosion on chassis / members and sills

service brake performance only just met / 51%

Fail 27 Jul 2017 39,776 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust system (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe joint and flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak suspension leg (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

corrosion on both rear brake pipes to flexi hoses

corrosion on chassis / members and sills

service brake performance only just met / 51%

silencer strap broken

Pass 8 Jul 2016 38,679 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

service brake efficiency only just met

silencer strap broken and corrosion on system

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2015 37,834 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

corrosion on exhaust system

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2014 36,830 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 34,413 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 33,196 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 33,190 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 30,962 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 30,953 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 29,897 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 29,889 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 78,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 78,255 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 24,829 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 22,219 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 22,219 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2006 22,181 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear 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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BP51 GGV is a 2002 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 BP51 GGV, 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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BP51 GGV is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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