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AV02 SVU

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

43,005 mi
Last recorded43,005 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 SVU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 43,005 miles

surface corrosion on front suspension componenets

Fail 11 Dec 2015 43,004 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

surface corrosion on front suspension componenets

Pass 18 Jul 2014 37,908 miles

1. exhaust system corroded and yiny blow on system,2 surface corrosion of front and rear subframes, 3 surface corrosion of front lower suspension arms, 4 slight play in nsr tie rod

Fail 18 Jul 2014 37,908 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

1. exhaust system corroded and yiny blow on system,2 surface corrosion of front and rear subframes, 3 surface corrosion of front lower suspension arms, 4 slight play in nsr tie rod

Pass 4 Mar 2013 35,135 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 34,906 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 33,945 miles

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 30,717 miles

deteriation of n/s and o/s front tyres [side walls outer ]

wiper marks on windscreen

Fail 9 Jul 2008 30,714 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

deteriation of n/s and o/s front tyres [side walls outer ]

Pass 26 Jul 2007 29,704 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 27,465 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 27,465 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 27,387 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 27,386 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 SVU is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SVU, 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 SVU is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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