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AV02 DFC

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,307 mi
Last recorded74,307 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 DFC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 74,307 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall damaged

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm hub mounting bushes have play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre is bald on the inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is also bald on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 74,307 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall damaged

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm hub mounting bushes have play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre is bald on the inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is also bald on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 71,033 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 71,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 64,155 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2016 64,099 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2015 60,733 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front brake inbalance

front shocks corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2015 60,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front brake inbalance

front shocks corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 56,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 53,151 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 47,602 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2012 47,601 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2011 40,632 miles

Both front tyres have peished sidewalls

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Nearside front towing eye bent

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2011 40,662 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Both front tyres have peished sidewalls

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Nearside front towing eye bent

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2010 35,705 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 34,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2008 32,156 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2007 30,834 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2006 29,120 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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AV02 DFC is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AV02 DFC, 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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AV02 DFC is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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