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AY52 NYL

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,818 mi
Last recorded104,818 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 NYL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2022 104,818 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested Vehicle overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded on braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Both front flexi pipes not clipped into mount (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front to rear hydraulic clutch pipe excessively corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S rear floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 104,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill undersill ect (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

various places starting to corrode

Pass 20 Aug 2019 102,319 miles

Corrosion to offside rear sill

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 92,285 miles

Front both front tyres perished, offside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 80,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is slightly perished throughout the channels of tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 73,309 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre ex. cracking on tread

Rear silencer ex. corroded

coolant header tank leaking

Fail 7 Jun 2016 73,305 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer strap (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre ex. cracking on tread

Rear silencer ex. corroded

coolant header tank leaking

Pass 5 Oct 2011 68,618 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 68,616 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front & rear brake discs wearing

Pass 8 Oct 2010 62,721 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

air bag light on

Pass 8 Oct 2009 55,829 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 55,829 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 48,712 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 48,712 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 41,710 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 34,942 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 34,942 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

offside rear tyre worn inside edge

srs light on

Pass 1 Sep 2005 27,351 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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AY52 NYL is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NYL, 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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AY52 NYL is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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