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CB51 LOZ

2002 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

33,876 mi
Last recorded33,876 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB51 LOZ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 33,876 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 26,922 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 23,543 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 23,472 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 23,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 23,461 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty

front and rear suspension components corroded

small stone chip front screen

Fail 4 Aug 2020 23,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

front and rear brake discs rusty

front and rear suspension components corroded

small stone chip front screen

Pass 31 Jul 2019 23,460 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty

front and rear suspension components corroded

small stone chip front screen

Fail 31 Jul 2019 23,460 miles

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

front and rear brake discs rusty

front and rear suspension components corroded

small stone chip front screen

Pass 2 Aug 2018 23,424 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 2 Aug 2018 23,424 miles

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

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 2 Aug 2017 23,309 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 23,250 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake pads worn and front brake discs worn/lipped

nearside front & rear tyres cracking

Fail 27 Jul 2016 23,250 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake pads worn and front brake discs worn/lipped

nearside front & rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2013 23,249 miles

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 30 Aug 2013 23,249 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 23,248 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 23,224 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 25 Aug 2010 23,186 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 23,118 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 23,085 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 22,675 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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CB51 LOZ is a 2002 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CB51 LOZ, 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 CB51 LOZ registered?

CB51 LOZ is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 January 2002.

Is CB51 LOZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CB51 LOZ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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