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RD51 AUP

2002 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

69,976 mi
Last recorded69,976 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD51 AUP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 69,976 miles

Coolant leak ()

suspension low clearance to bump stops

Fail 16 Sep 2025 69,976 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

suspension low clearance to bump stops

Pass 12 Sep 2024 69,330 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 69,320 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 67,263 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 66,149 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge, also cracked & deteriated in poor condition - both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounts rear in addition to failure area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 66,141 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of sill, subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge, also cracked & deteriated in poor condition - both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounts rear in addition to failure area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 65,549 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2021 65,548 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 62,636 miles

Central Rear brake light not working

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2017 57,817 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

exhaust system slightly corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 51,881 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 31 Mar 2016 51,881 miles

Coolant leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 46,171 miles

High level brake light not working

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 46,171 miles

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

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

High level brake light not working

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 37,441 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2014 37,441 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 31,824 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passenger wiper blade coming apart but still clearing screen

Fail 3 Apr 2013 31,824 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Engine coolant level low

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passenger wiper blade coming apart but still clearing screen

The inner rear brake pads LOOK low

Vehicle steering pulls excessively to the left during RBT

Pass 4 Apr 2012 26,609 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2012 26,609 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake servo corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2011 20,665 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 20,665 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 17,415 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 16,225 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 16,225 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)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 12,592 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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RD51 AUP is a 2002 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 RD51 AUP, 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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RD51 AUP is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 February 2002.

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