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2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,106 mi
Last recorded127,106 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 NBA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 127,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 127,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 127,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer sill corroded

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Under side of chassis in a corroded condition

Pass 11 Jul 2016 114,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 94,900 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine management light on

starting to rust on rear ends of sills

Fail 2 Jul 2015 94,884 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine management light on

starting to rust on rear ends of sills

Pass 9 Jul 2014 76,109 miles

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)

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

nsr sill dented and starting to rust

osr tyre inner sidewall starting to perish

Pass 18 Jun 2013 72,034 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear wheel tipping in at top but can find no play in suspension

offside front top suspension arm play in inner joint very close to excess

offside front tyre perished

rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 19 Jun 2012 62,677 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 19 Jun 2012 62,677 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 16 Jun 2011 57,509 miles

Damage to bodywork

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 21 Jun 2010 52,450 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 47,070 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 44,459 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 44,459 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 42,972 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 42,478 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

Air bag (SRS) light constantly illuminated

Pass 12 Apr 2006 38,337 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 38,337 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 NBA is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BG02 NBA, 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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BG02 NBA is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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