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BP51 GHN

2002 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

94,766 mi
Last recorded94,766 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 94,766 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 91,915 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 89,147 miles

Front Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened subframe both front mounts slightly corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened Subframe both front mounts slightly corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 86,582 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 83,950 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 83,009 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 83,009 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 81,193 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 77,305 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 73,763 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 69,369 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front lower (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 21 Oct 2015 65,866 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight electronic steering wander to the left at idle

Pass 20 Oct 2014 62,262 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 62,262 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 58,479 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 53,830 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 53,828 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 47,805 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 43,752 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 39,188 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 32,193 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 22,994 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 15,806 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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BP51 GHN is a 2002 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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

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