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AU52 FRL

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,223 mi
Last recorded56,223 miles
Recorded on24 May 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 FRL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2014 56,223 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 49,086 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 49,085 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 48,616 miles

extensive corrossion on all suspension arms/links & front & rear subframes

front discs extensive corrossion on inner faces

general surface corrossion on parts of floor/chassis

rear exhaust sections rusty

rear tyres getting low on tread & starting to split on sidewalls 215/40/16v

wahers poor

Pass 31 Mar 2011 48,214 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

both rear inner sills have surface corrosions

Fail 22 Mar 2011 48,179 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

both rear inner sills have surface corrosions

Pass 28 Aug 2009 46,647 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 46,647 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear discs are corroded,slight movement across steering,

Pass 13 Oct 2008 37,242 miles

some play nearside @ offside top suspension arms inner bushes

Pass 30 Oct 2007 31,730 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 27,463 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 27,458 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear 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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AU52 FRL is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU52 FRL, 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 AU52 FRL registered?

AU52 FRL is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is AU52 FRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 FRL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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