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AB02 NLB

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

15,688 mi
Last recorded15,688 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB02 NLB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 15,688 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 15,119 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 15,119 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 13,734 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 13,409 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 13,000 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 12,329 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 12,013 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 11,562 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 10,448 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 9,486 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 8,582 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 8,273 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 7,972 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 7,549 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 6,504 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 5,376 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 3,719 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2007 1,699 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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AB02 NLB is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 AB02 NLB, 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 AB02 NLB registered?

AB02 NLB is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 7 November 2002.

Is AB02 NLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB02 NLB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AB02 NLB have outstanding finance?

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