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TK51 MGF

2002 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

60,444 mi
Last recorded60,444 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTK51 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 60,444 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 60,400 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Toe adjuster (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front wheels rub on lower arms when jacked up on lock

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Side light (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Toe adjuster arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Side light (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 58,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 57,539 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened tie arm slight bend (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 57,415 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened tie arm slight bend (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 54,719 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 53,537 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 52,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 May 2021 52,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 52,759 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 52,365 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 52,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 50,998 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded front mountings (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 24 May 2017 50,995 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded front mountings (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2016 49,583 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 45,916 miles

Both wiper blades worn/noisey

Catalist rattling badly

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 43,617 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 40,656 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 9 Jun 2011 36,846 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 36,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 32,831 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 29,199 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 25,143 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 22,228 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 13,569 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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TK51 MGF is a 2002 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 TK51 MGF, 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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TK51 MGF is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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