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P3 AEG

2002 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,265 mi
Last recorded41,265 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 AEG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 41,265 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 41,264 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Aborted engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 41,203 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 41,203 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 41,123 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 41,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to rear flexi corroding on very end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to rear flexi corroding on very end (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 40,004 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 39,145 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 38,339 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 38,338 miles

Emissions not tested aborted due to engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 36,512 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 35,364 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 34,509 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 34,269 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 33,643 miles

corrosion to sub frames & variouse suspension components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 33,081 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 32,050 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 31,178 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 28,880 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 26 Jan 2011 28,880 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine managment light on

Pass 2 Feb 2010 27,599 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 27,597 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 25,363 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 25,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 22,577 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 22,577 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 19,403 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 15,810 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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P3 AEG is a 2002 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P3 AEG, 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 P3 AEG registered?

P3 AEG is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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