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MW51 LUE

2002 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,277 mi
Last recorded67,277 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 LUE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 67,277 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 67,270 miles

All brake discs rusty

EML light on

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Sep 2019 67,270 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame insecurely attached front mount welded to body (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Front brake caliper damp

all brake discs slightly corroded

engine light on

Pass 16 Jun 2016 62,396 miles

Slight corrosion front

Fail 14 Jun 2016 62,395 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Slight corrosion front

Pass 17 Feb 2015 60,657 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 60,657 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 55,216 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 55,216 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 49,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front wipers split

suspension ride height low

wiper sweep marks in windscreen

Fail 12 Oct 2012 49,540 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front wipers split

suspension ride height low

wiper sweep marks in windscreen

Pass 8 Oct 2011 36,993 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 27,270 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 25,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 25,927 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 25,377 miles

advise wiper linkage worn

Pass 27 Feb 2007 21,431 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 19,198 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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MW51 LUE is a 2002 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MW51 LUE, 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 MW51 LUE registered?

MW51 LUE is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is MW51 LUE safe to buy?

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