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BK02 VGG

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

36,949 mi
Last recorded36,949 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 VGG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 36,949 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 36,949 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 36,597 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 36,597 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 34,899 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 32,621 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 31,631 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 31,162 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 31,138 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 8 May 2010 30,554 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 30,554 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 29,709 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 28,418 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 24,996 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 24,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 21,433 miles

front/rear noplates also n/s/ftyre low

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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BK02 VGG is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BK02 VGG, 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 BK02 VGG registered?

BK02 VGG is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is BK02 VGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK02 VGG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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