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BD52 NVF

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,282 mi
Last recorded72,282 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2021 72,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective handbrake light on (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 72,266 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back brake pipe through clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel possible nearside and offside front inner rackends? (2.3 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroding

nearside rear suspension has slight play in a ball joint detected

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 3 Sep 2019 72,021 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 71,663 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 71,158 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 69,283 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 66,926 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes lightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 65,691 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 64,799 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroding

front brake discs corroded

nearside front wiper blade slightly judders

rear brake discs slightly corroding

slight noise from nearside front wheel when rotated.

slight play in front suspension rose joints

slight play offside front upper arm

Fail 5 Nov 2013 64,781 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroding

front brake discs corroded

nearside front wiper blade slightly judders

slight noise from nearside front wheel when rotated.

slight play in front suspension rose joints

Pass 20 Nov 2012 61,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust slightly corroding

front and rear subframe mountings corroding

front and rear subframes corroding

front brake discs slightly pitted

front brakes slight judder

rear brake discs pitted

slight play front lower shocker bushes

Pass 8 Nov 2011 59,820 miles

Front brake disc's pitted slightly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 58,398 miles

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

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

nearside front lower shocker bush/joint slight play

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

offside front lower shocker bush/joint slight play

Pass 6 Nov 2009 54,857 miles

hand brake lever has slight sidewards play

slight play in o/s steering rack ; slight knocking on r/h and l/h turn

Fail 31 Oct 2009 54,828 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

hand brake lever has slight sidewards play

slight play in o/s steering rack ; slight knocking on r/h and l/h turn

Pass 21 Nov 2008 51,536 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 51,532 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 43,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 32,857 miles

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

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 NVF is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BD52 NVF, 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 BD52 NVF registered?

BD52 NVF is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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The MOT history for BD52 NVF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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