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AD52 COW

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

75,481 mi
Last recorded75,481 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 COW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 75,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 24 May 2017 74,580 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 24 May 2017 74,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 25 May 2016 73,349 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 71,940 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2015 71,940 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 68,978 miles

O/S/F tyre cracking

Spare wheel missing

Fail 13 May 2014 68,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

O/S/F tyre cracking

Spare wheel missing

Pass 9 May 2013 64,516 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 64,516 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 59,835 miles

Advise N/S/F and O/S/F Brake hose ferrules are corroded and are only just acceptable.

Advise different size tyres on front to rear axle.

Advise rear disc pads look to be low and should be checked with the wheels off.

Advise surface corrosion to front brake disc's.

Advise surface corrosion to rear brake disc's.

Advise washers are just acceptable.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 59,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

surface corrosion to front and rear discs

Pass 28 Oct 2009 56,827 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 56,827 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 52,119 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 47,167 miles

some noise to n/s rear wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 21 Oct 2006 42,970 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2006 42,965 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 40,188 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 40,188 miles

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

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

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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AD52 COW is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AD52 COW, 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 AD52 COW registered?

AD52 COW is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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