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AK02 OHH

2002 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,914 mi
Last recorded98,914 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 OHH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 98,914 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

rear sub-frame ,sills,undersills, slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2016 88,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2016 88,436 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front stabilizer bar outer pin (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 6 May 2015 86,899 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear exhaust slightly corroded

wipers worn

Fail 5 May 2015 86,899 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both wipers slightly smearing screen

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

rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 82,559 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside,offside rear and offside front tyres wearing on edges

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 82,558 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside,offside rear and offside front tyres wearing on edges

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 80,293 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside and offside rear discs corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2013 80,153 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 75,991 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

Neraside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front tyre wearing on insideedge

Pass 19 Apr 2011 70,144 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 16 Apr 2011 70,144 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 11 Apr 2010 64,434 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 59,016 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 52,753 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 52,753 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 43,831 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 43,831 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 33,919 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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AK02 OHH is a 2002 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AK02 OHH, 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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AK02 OHH is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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