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AD02 BOO

2002 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

93,635 mi
Last recorded93,635 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 BOO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2025 93,635 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o-s n-s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 92,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of Sub-Frame Floor Pan Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sil Area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Lower Sill Area Both Sides Repaired/Painted

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 92,013 miles

Rear Brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Sill Area Both Sides Repaired/Painted

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 92,013 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Sill Area Both Sides Repaired/Painted

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 90,382 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Sill Area Both Sides Repaired/Painted

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear

Pass 18 Nov 2020 87,705 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside/offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside/offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle body and structure corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2020 87,621 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all front and rear suspension components and mounts corroded all round underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2018 84,387 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 84,369 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 83,884 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 83,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 78,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 75,654 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 70,728 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 50,913 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 50,667 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 50,268 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 50,258 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 46,982 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 46,982 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

near side front slight play in steering rack

off side front steering rack slight play

Pass 29 May 2008 40,966 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 40,966 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front pads getting low

Pass 29 Aug 2007 36,606 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 35,375 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 31,139 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 27,088 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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AD02 BOO is a 2002 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AD02 BOO, 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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AD02 BOO is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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