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BG02 NDN

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,881 mi
Last recorded37,881 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 NDN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 37,881 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 37,272 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 36,852 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 35,195 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 34,154 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 33,265 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 32,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 30,093 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 28,925 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 28,603 miles

Nearside washer not squirting

Pass 11 Jun 2015 27,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 12 Jun 2014 27,672 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 27,578 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 26,863 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 26,563 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 25,658 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 25,439 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 25,250 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 24,635 miles

n/s/r tyre tread 2.5mm,low on shoulder.

Fail 11 Jun 2007 24,635 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

n/s/r tyre tread 2.5mm,lower on shoulder

Pass 21 Apr 2006 21,549 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 21,538 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 NDN is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NDN, 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 NDN registered?

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

Is BG02 NDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG02 NDN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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