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B13 SCD

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

42,911 mi
Last recorded42,911 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 SCD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 42,911 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion on front and rear subframes

Pass 28 Jun 2025 42,872 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 42,691 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 42,529 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 42,316 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 42,204 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 42,069 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 41,938 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 41,715 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 39,157 miles

Front sub frame rusty

Fail 18 Aug 2017 39,155 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Front sub frame rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2016 34,718 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2016 33,803 miles

coolant leak

rear exhaust mounting strap broken but system adequately supported

Pass 24 Mar 2015 31,434 miles

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

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

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

all four tyres showing deteriorating cracks

n/s front tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 24 Mar 2015 31,434 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all four tyres showing deteriorating cracks

n/s front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 4 Apr 2014 29,954 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 29,954 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 29,149 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 27,736 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 27,732 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 23,223 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake discs slight wear

Pass 25 Nov 2009 20,603 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 18,351 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 15,764 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 13,157 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 13,109 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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B13 SCD is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B13 SCD, 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 B13 SCD registered?

B13 SCD is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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