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302 R

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

17,583 mi
Last recorded17,583 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration302 R
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 17,583 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 17,477 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 17,363 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 17,064 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 16,583 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 16,582 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215\40\16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 ()

Pass 10 May 2021 15,318 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 14,620 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 14,128 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 13,449 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 13,107 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 12,691 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 12,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 11,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

coolant level low

too much oil in engine

Pass 30 Apr 2013 11,393 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 10,855 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 10,225 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 9,143 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 7,318 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 6,816 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 4,252 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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302 R is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2003 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 46,238 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 302 R, 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 23 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 302 R registered?

302 R is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is 302 R safe to buy?

The MOT history for 302 R shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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