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RE02 AOB

2002 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

54,396 mi
Last recorded54,396 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 54,396 miles

Rear exhaust bolt corroded

Rear subframe surface rust

Fail 25 Sep 2025 54,390 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective spare wheel insecure (hitting servo) (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust bolt corroded

Rear subframe surface rust

Pass 22 Oct 2024 53,308 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 49,920 miles

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

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

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

general surface corrosion to suspension componants

Pass 6 Jul 2022 48,909 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both slightly due to discs being rusty (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

slight body damage to nearside rear sill

Pass 25 Jun 2021 48,898 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Compliance bush - slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 46,405 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight body damage to nearside rear lower sill

Fail 11 May 2020 46,403 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 36,643 miles

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

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

slight movement to offside rear track rod inner bush

Fail 14 Feb 2019 36,643 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

slight movement to offside rear track rod inner bush

Pass 7 Feb 2018 35,192 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 35,061 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 35,061 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 33,227 miles

Nearside Front 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 suspension has slight play

Fail 4 Apr 2014 33,220 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front 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 suspension has slight play

Pass 2 Jul 2012 29,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 27,262 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 27,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 24,355 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 21,515 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 19,237 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 19,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2007 16,034 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2007 16,034 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 14,113 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2005 10,387 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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RE02 AOB is a 2002 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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