2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 MG Mgf MOT pass rate and common faults

115 MOT tests in 2024. 66.1% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

114Well above average
Passed first time66.1%
Failed or needed repairs33.9%
Typical mileage at test61,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 115 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.0%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.3%
  3. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits3.5%
  4. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.6%
  5. Horn: not working2.6%
  6. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator1.7%
  7. Individual direction indicators: not working1.7%
  8. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits1.7%
  9. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements1.7%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes23.5%
  2. Lights & electrics13.9%
  3. Emissions & leaks11.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.4%
  5. Suspension9.6%
  6. Tyres3.5%
  7. Steering2.6%
  8. Body & chassis1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.4%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.0%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2002 MG Mgf?

In 2024, 66.1% of 2002 MG Mgf cars passed their MOT first time, across 115 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 MG Mgf?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2002 MG Mgf reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 114, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).