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AR51 HYW

2002 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

67,606 mi
Last recorded67,606 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 HYW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 67,606 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 67,588 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 62,804 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 56,421 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 58,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 48,115 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 44,290 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 42,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flange pre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 39,747 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 39,734 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 39,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on the edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on the edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 38,656 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 38,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 9 May 2016 35,381 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 May 2015 31,523 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 27,924 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 23,087 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 20,357 miles

Engine warning light came on during test, will require new lambda probes to cure.

Fail 4 May 2011 20,357 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)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 May 2010 17,388 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 14,002 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 May 2008 11,077 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 8,516 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 6,293 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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AR51 HYW is a 2002 MG Tf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 AR51 HYW, 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 AR51 HYW registered?

AR51 HYW is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 19 February 2002.

Is AR51 HYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 HYW shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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