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RE02 AOJ

2002 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

82,971 mi
Last recorded82,971 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 AOJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 82,971 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Front to rear pipe joints corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 81,821 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Top ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 81,821 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Top ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 80,487 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 78,128 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 78,125 miles

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 75,435 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 72,831 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion under vehicle and suspension

Pass 18 Apr 2019 69,355 miles

corrosion under vehicle and on rear discs

engine oil leak

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 9 Apr 2018 66,357 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

Pass 19 Apr 2017 63,707 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

Fail 5 Apr 2017 63,668 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 61,924 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2016 61,909 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 60,744 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 59,576 miles

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

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)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Aug 2010 53,331 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 47,696 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 47,696 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 43,609 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 41,810 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 41,810 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 36,524 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 36,524 miles

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

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

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 AOJ is a 2002 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AOJ, 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 RE02 AOJ registered?

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

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