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RE02 ANR

2002 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,207 mi
Last recorded76,207 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 ANR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 76,207 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 76,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 75,850 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 75,620 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension arms and components rusty

Fail 16 Oct 2023 75,596 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear sills and floor to sills rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2021 75,365 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear inner wheelarches rusty and thin

Fail 12 Oct 2021 75,351 miles

Emissions not tested due to missfire and excess smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both sides rear tyres showing signs of perishing/splitting

Pass 9 Oct 2020 74,919 miles

front and rear suspension components and subframes rusty

rear tyres showing signs of cracking/perishing

Fail 18 Sep 2020 74,903 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides rear bodypanel and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

front and rear suspension components and subframes rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2019 74,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 73,564 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 73,101 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 72,776 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

front and rear sub-frames very rusty

Fail 7 Sep 2016 72,775 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

front and rear sub-frames very rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2015 72,439 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 72,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 72,426 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 71,975 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f wheel bearing noisey

Fail 23 Jul 2013 71,975 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f wheel bearing noisey

Pass 9 Aug 2012 66,639 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 66,611 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 60,354 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r wheel arch slightly chorroded.

Fail 21 Jun 2011 60,354 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

o/s/r wheel arch slightly chorroded.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 55,331 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 55,331 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 49,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 49,893 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 45,087 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 38,941 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 22 Dec 2005 28,188 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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RE02 ANR is a 2002 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RE02 ANR, 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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RE02 ANR is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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