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BD52 NNH

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

55,450 mi
Last recorded55,450 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 NNH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 55,450 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUDFRAMES ARE CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE CORRODED

WEAR IN OFF SIDE FRONT UPPER BALL JOINT

Fail 2 Jul 2015 55,420 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

FRONT AND REAR SUDFRAMES ARE CORRODED

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE CORRODED

WEAR IN OFF SIDE FRONT UPPER BALL JOINT

Pass 4 Jul 2014 54,206 miles

brake discs, metal brake pipes, unions/ ferrules and clutch pipes starting to rust

front bumper slight damage

nearside rear handbrake performance slightly low

slight coolant leak

suspension, exhaust, subframes and sill panels starting to rust

Fail 30 Jun 2014 54,205 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake discs, metal brake pipes, unions/ ferrules and clutch pipes starting to rust

front bumper slight damage

nearside rear handbrake performance slightly low

slight coolant leak

suspension, exhaust, subframes and sill panels starting to rust

Pass 30 Nov 2012 53,244 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2012 53,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2011 49,411 miles

(both) front brake disc's worn to near limit and all brake disc slightly pitted

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 45,449 miles

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

srs light on

Fail 19 Apr 2010 45,448 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

srs light on

Pass 20 Apr 2009 36,820 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 31,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 28,039 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 19,548 miles

cut on outer wall o/s/f/tyre

Fail 6 Sep 2006 19,548 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

small cut on outer wall of o/s/f tyre

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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BD52 NNH is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver 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 BD52 NNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD52 NNH registered?

BD52 NNH is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 10 December 2002.

Is BD52 NNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 NNH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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