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GD51 RKO

2002 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

164,320 mi
Last recorded164,320 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 RKO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 164,320 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 162,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 158,699 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 154,874 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 154,874 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 149,636 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 144,409 miles

All brake discs have slight corrosion

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Wipers slightly smearing

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 140,823 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 139,674 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 137,351 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 135,720 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2012 135,712 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2011 132,075 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 12,310 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 118,099 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 118,099 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 111,621 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 105,906 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)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 99,834 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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GD51 RKO is a 2002 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GD51 RKO, 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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GD51 RKO is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 February 2002.

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