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1968 JT

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

26,974 mi
Last recorded26,974 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1968 JT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 26,974 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 26,973 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 32,161 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 32,131 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 32,007 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 32,007 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 31,304 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 31,304 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking calaper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 29,043 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 28,617 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 28,617 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 28,287 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 28,287 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 27,482 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 27,336 miles

both rear tyres inner wall cracked

Fail 15 Aug 2011 27,336 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres inner wall cracked

Pass 2 Aug 2010 26,020 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 26,020 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 24,614 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 24,614 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 240,040 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 24,040 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 21,484 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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1968 JT is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 1968 JT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 1968 JT registered?

1968 JT is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is 1968 JT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1968 JT shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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