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AX02 OTT

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,311 mi
Last recorded108,311 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 OTT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 108,311 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 106,129 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 103,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 101,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on inner edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 101,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on inner edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 97,757 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 94,140 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 90,275 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in side wall

Rear oil leak near filter

Pass 7 Oct 2014 85,207 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged not through to ply or cords

slight noise detected in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 7 Oct 2014 85,207 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged not through to ply or cords

slight noise detected in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Sep 2013 607,573 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 76,999 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant pipes corroded

cut in the nearside front tyre outer sidewall

play in the front steering rack

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2011 65,038 miles

coolant pipes corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 57,882 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 52,737 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 49,190 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 May 2007 45,379 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 36,519 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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AX02 OTT is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AX02 OTT, 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 AX02 OTT registered?

AX02 OTT is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 29 July 2002.

Is AX02 OTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX02 OTT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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