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1237 MG

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,176 mi
Last recorded41,176 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1237 MG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 41,176 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2025 41,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 41,140 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 40,896 miles

Nearside Front inner track rod

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 40,767 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 40,748 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 40,544 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 40,321 miles

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

slight play at steering rack

Pass 26 May 2017 39,768 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 May 2017 39,768 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 39,122 miles

Alternator belt perished.

Engine oil leek.

O/S & N/S Front Tyres perished on outer side wall.

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 38,706 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 May 2014 35,813 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 35,371 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 34,291 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 32,654 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 32,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 31,391 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 29,918 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 28,062 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 24,986 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 21,315 miles

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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1237 MG is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2002 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 50,018 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1237 MG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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1237 MG is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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