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AT51 CVN

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

63,548 mi
Last recorded63,548 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT51 CVN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 63,548 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 63,527 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 61,592 miles

Nearside washer jet partially restricted

Fail 2 Sep 2024 61,592 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside washer jet partially restricted

Pass 7 Aug 2023 59,156 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 57,730 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 57,667 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 57,666 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2018 51,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s wiper blade split

slight exhaust blow from front flexi

Pass 12 Jul 2017 50,983 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak on flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 50,979 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak on flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 50,005 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 47,380 miles

item removed from view prior to test

Pass 8 Aug 2014 41,207 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 40,131 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 39,782 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 39,782 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 31,364 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 22,027 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 19,639 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 14,285 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 12,753 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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AT51 CVN is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AT51 CVN, 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 AT51 CVN registered?

AT51 CVN is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 11 February 2002.

Is AT51 CVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AT51 CVN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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