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HD51 ORC

2002 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

53,596 mi
Last recorded53,596 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD51 ORC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 53,596 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 53,421 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 52,675 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 51,514 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 50,853 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 50,475 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 50,419 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 49,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Half worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 49,246 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))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 47,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear handbrake low

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 May 2018 47,471 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust bracket missing

Pass 23 May 2017 46,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear retaining strap broken (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2017 46,165 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear retaining strap broken (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 44,139 miles

both front shockabsorbers appear slightly misted

Fail 5 Feb 2016 44,139 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator on (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front shockabsorbers appear slightly misted

Pass 11 Apr 2015 42,435 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 39,633 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 36,253 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 35,785 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 35,077 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 1 Feb 2010 34,329 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 32,735 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 32,729 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 30,219 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 30,219 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 27,424 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 27,424 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 ORC 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 74.1%.

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 ORC, 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 HD51 ORC registered?

HD51 ORC is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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