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AE02 VTV

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,247 mi
Last recorded35,247 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 VTV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2013 35,247 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 35,247 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 27,327 miles

Battery insecure

DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR CANNOT BE HELD IN UP POSITION

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 21,727 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 20,964 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 20,962 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 20,909 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 20,578 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 20,345 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 20,345 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AE02 VTV is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AE02 VTV, 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 AE02 VTV registered?

AE02 VTV is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is AE02 VTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 VTV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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