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DU02 MVS

2002 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

73,923 mi
Last recorded73,923 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 MVS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 73,923 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 73,923 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 72,127 miles

HEAVLY WAX OILED

Pass 6 Jun 2023 72,099 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 72,095 miles

Offside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 71,896 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge+slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 71,473 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriated

Fail 28 Sep 2018 71,458 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 29 Sep 2017 70,039 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear exhaust corroded

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 69,256 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 69,003 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front to rear clutch pipe corroded

n/s headliamp dull

o/s/f wheel bearing worn

Fail 10 Jun 2015 68,965 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front to rear clutch pipe corroded

n/s headliamp dull

o/s/f wheel bearing worn

signs of several punctures in n/s/f tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2014 66,801 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

cracks in nearside and offside front tyres

Fail 3 Mar 2014 66,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

cracks in nearside and offside front tyres

front to rear coolant pipe leaking

Pass 10 Oct 2012 63,821 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 63,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 59,210 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 54,245 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 54,245 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

srs warning lamp on dash

Pass 20 Feb 2010 47,844 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 47,844 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2008 37,809 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front to rear coolant pipes leaking though crossion

Pass 30 Aug 2008 37,809 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front to rear coolant pipes leaking though crossion

Pass 9 Aug 2007 28,352 miles

rear registration plate cracked

Fail 8 Aug 2007 28,352 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

rear registration plate cracked

Pass 16 Aug 2006 22,302 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 22,302 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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DU02 MVS is a 2002 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 DU02 MVS, 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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DU02 MVS is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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