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AY52 FNR

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,675 mi
Last recorded48,675 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 FNR
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2010 48,675 miles

Both front wipers just starting to smear screen.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 48,137 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 48,137 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 46,715 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 46,714 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 43,473 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jun 2006 43,473 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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AY52 FNR is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AY52 FNR, 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 AY52 FNR registered?

AY52 FNR is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is AY52 FNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 FNR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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