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RO02 DVZ

2002 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,184 mi
Last recorded53,184 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 DVZ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 53,184 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 53,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 51,333 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 50,157 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 49,949 miles

Offside Front wing slightly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2021 49,827 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 49,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 49,561 miles

Offside Front wing corroding

Offside Rear outer sill corroding

Pass 24 Sep 2019 48,978 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 48,104 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroding

Pass 29 Sep 2017 46,712 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 45,558 miles

suspension level low

Fail 22 Sep 2016 45,544 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

suspension level low

Pass 23 Sep 2015 44,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 43,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 42,501 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 39,956 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 39,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 38,715 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 37,118 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 35,240 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 33,040 miles

suspension slightly low both sides

Pass 3 Mar 2007 31,531 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 29,824 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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RO02 DVZ 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 83.3%.

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 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 RO02 DVZ, 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

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What year was RO02 DVZ registered?

RO02 DVZ is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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