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DN51 VHH

2002 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

51,162 mi
Last recorded51,162 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 VHH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 51,162 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 51,019 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 50,166 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 49,615 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 49,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tracking arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tracking arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 45,004 miles

Front brake flexi ferrules corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2017 44,893 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 44,798 miles

wipers torn but clearing

Pass 17 Jun 2015 44,260 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 43,930 miles

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

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

exhaust strap broken

Pass 19 Jun 2013 43,581 miles

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

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

rear exhaust strap missing but secure

Pass 20 Jun 2012 43,283 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

exhaust backbox band snapped but still adequately supported

Pass 8 Mar 2011 40,096 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted

front to rear brake pipe covered with under sealant

o/s front steering arm has slight or minimal movement at fixings

Pass 29 Jan 2010 37,161 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 37,161 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 37,154 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

engine warning light on

Fail 21 Jan 2009 34,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight leak from all shock absorbers

Pass 21 Jan 2009 34,465 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight leak from all shock absorbers

Pass 30 Jan 2008 31,357 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 31,290 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

suspension low

Pass 30 Jan 2007 28,355 miles

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

slight damage to o/s front indicator lens

Pass 31 Jan 2006 24,703 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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DN51 VHH is a 2002 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 DN51 VHH, 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 DN51 VHH registered?

DN51 VHH is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is DN51 VHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN51 VHH shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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