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BG02 SFZ

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,794 mi
Last recorded25,794 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 SFZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 25,794 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 25,458 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 24,319 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 18,076 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 16,267 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 16,266 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 10,633 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 9,559 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 7,657 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 SFZ is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SFZ, 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 BG02 SFZ registered?

BG02 SFZ is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 10 May 2002.

Is BG02 SFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG02 SFZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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