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SAM 323

2002 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

31,847 mi
Last recorded31,847 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAM 323
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 31,847 miles

All four tyre tread perishing slightly

Nearside Rear Handbrake performance poor strongly advise adjustment

Pass 20 Aug 2024 31,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear parking brake requirements only just met

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

eml on dash

Pass 8 Aug 2023 30,731 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 30,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement caliper lever for parking brake (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine management light on

Pass 12 Jul 2022 30,093 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 29,416 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jul 2020 29,304 miles

Both front wiper blades torn slightly

Pass 20 May 2019 29,090 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 28,238 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 27,942 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 27,081 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 26,519 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 22,506 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 21,937 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 21,937 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 21,343 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 20,423 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 20,396 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 19,012 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 19,009 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 17,885 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 17,885 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside front wiper blade too large and fouling trim

nearside washer jet low on power

Pass 31 Jan 2008 14,747 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 12,415 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 12,415 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2006 9,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 9,832 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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SAM 323 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 74.1%.

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 SAM 323, 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 SAM 323 registered?

SAM 323 is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 January 2002.

Is SAM 323 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAM 323 shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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