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AD02 DAV

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,559 mi
Last recorded63,559 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 DAV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 63,559 miles

corrosion to under body

Pass 29 Jul 2021 63,172 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 62,842 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 62,266 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 61,318 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 61,313 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2016 59,747 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 59,747 miles

Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 57,603 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 57,603 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 56,895 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 56,895 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2013

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre edges getting bold

o/s/f front hub area slightly play

Pass 3 Feb 2012 54,829 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 54,829 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 50,706 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 38,704 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 25,876 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 21,413 miles

front brake inbalance on limit

Fail 9 Apr 2008 21,413 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake inbalance on limit

Pass 2 Apr 2007 16,596 miles

no spare wheel in vehicle

Pass 7 Dec 2005 15,949 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 DAV 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 72.7%.

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 AD02 DAV, 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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What year was AD02 DAV registered?

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

Is AD02 DAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 DAV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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