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RO02 YJL

2002 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,431 mi
Last recorded87,431 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 YJL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 87,431 miles

Vehicle undersealed unable to fully inspect components

Fail 5 Sep 2025 87,401 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle undersealed unable to fully inspect components

Pass 6 Sep 2024 87,376 miles

Vehicle undersealed unable to fully inspect components

Pass 7 Sep 2023 87,337 miles

condition of exhaust system

Pass 27 Aug 2022 86,991 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 86,642 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 85,840 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 84,637 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 83,927 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 83,424 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 80,457 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 77,083 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 71,095 miles

rear brake discs corroding/pitting on inner friction surface.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 65,210 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 65,210 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 57,100 miles

both front tyres worn out on inner edges only pass due to raised tread pattern, advise replacement soon.

movement nearside front lower ball joint.

movement nearside front upper ball joint.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 50,279 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 48,856 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 48,850 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 48,337 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 48,337 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 47,677 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 47,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 46,495 miles

front and rear brake discs in a poor condition

rear silencer strap corroded

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 2 May 2006 44,369 miles

Front brake discs pitting.

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 YJL is a 2002 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJL, 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 YJL registered?

RO02 YJL is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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