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R4 STT

2002 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,202 mi
Last recorded31,202 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 STT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 31,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing been run soft (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 31,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing been run soft (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2021 30,972 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 30,555 miles

Offside Rear brake slighty binding

Pass 30 Jun 2018 30,377 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 30,230 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 29,926 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 29,851 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 29,419 miles

eng man light on

Fail 16 May 2014 29,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

eng man light on

Pass 1 Jul 2013 29,334 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 29,330 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 29,263 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 29,263 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 25,447 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 21,254 miles

Front inner brake pads getting down

OS front tyre getting down on inner edge

Fail 26 Jun 2009 19,056 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 19,056 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 14,309 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 14,304 miles

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

front wheels require alignment tyres starting to cut out

offside rear tyre is on 2mm on inner quarter of tread

Pass 27 Jun 2007 11,422 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 10,585 miles

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

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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R4 STT is a 2002 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R4 STT, 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

How do I check the history of R4 STT?

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What year was R4 STT registered?

R4 STT is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 June 2002.

Is R4 STT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R4 STT shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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