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BG02 JPV

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

48,156 mi
Last recorded48,156 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 JPV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 48,156 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads appear to be worn low, further investigation recommended.

Pass 15 Aug 2018 48,132 miles

Metal coolant pipes corroded

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

O/side front brake has slight drag

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 47,617 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 46,503 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 45,980 miles

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

both off side & near side front tyre side walls heavily perished

Pass 27 Jan 2014 45,747 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 45,232 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 44,428 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 44,381 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 44,379 miles

slight play in o/s/r top balljoint

Pass 8 Jun 2007 44,059 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 44,059 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 43,267 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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BG02 JPV is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 BG02 JPV, 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 BG02 JPV registered?

BG02 JPV is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 22 May 2002.

Is BG02 JPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG02 JPV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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