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HD51 JPX

2002 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,469 mi
Last recorded45,469 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD51 JPX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 45,469 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 45,309 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 45,000 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 44,998 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 44,864 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 44,689 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 44,524 miles

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

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

Rear brakes have previously got hot

Pass 13 Mar 2020 44,384 miles

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

Rear both rear brake discs showing signs of overheating

Pass 11 Mar 2019 44,071 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rusted areas (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 43,734 miles

Rear parking brake efficency only 16%

Pass 14 Mar 2017 43,285 miles

Electric power steering assist biased to the left slightly

Little reserve suspension travel

Pass 9 Mar 2016 42,865 miles

Front All front ball joint slightly worn, however okay for MOT.

Pass 11 Mar 2015 42,399 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 41,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 41,056 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 40,487 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 38,468 miles

Electronic power steering starting to show bias to the nearside when operating.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 36,846 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 35,071 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 35,030 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 32,194 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 29,567 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 29,565 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 26,935 miles

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

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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HD51 JPX is a 2002 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HD51 JPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HD51 JPX registered?

HD51 JPX is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 January 2002.

Is HD51 JPX safe to buy?

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