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JN02 MGF

2002 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,697 mi
Last recorded30,697 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJN02 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 30,697 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 29,792 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 29,259 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Front nearside and offside front flexible brake hoses appear not to be located in calipe r locating slots but not fouling

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 28,789 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 28,789 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 28,282 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 27,084 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 27,079 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 26,914 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 25,543 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 23,959 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 22,960 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

offside front wiper split

slight smear on front wipers

Pass 6 Feb 2010 21,485 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 21,484 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 19,106 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2-4mm within centre three quarters of tyre tread

Pass 26 Jan 2008 16,189 miles

sharp metal in nearside rear tyre seems quite deep

steering rack seems very slightly damp

Pass 26 Jan 2007 13,323 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 9,388 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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JN02 MGF is a 2002 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JN02 MGF, 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 JN02 MGF registered?

JN02 MGF is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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