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BL02 ENF

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,572 mi
Last recorded57,572 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 ENF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2018 57,572 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 56,448 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 56,448 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 54,597 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 54,597 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 50,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Nov 2013 48,846 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 46,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2012 46,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front and rear discs corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2011 44,693 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 44,693 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 42,535 miles

o/s/f disc pitted

o/s/r disc pitted

Fail 10 Nov 2010 42,535 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f disc pitted

o/s/r disc pitted

Pass 16 Nov 2009 39,702 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 36,363 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

engine management light on

front wipers split but clearing screen

Pass 28 Nov 2008 36,363 miles

engine management light on

front wipers split but clearing screen

Pass 24 May 2008 32,269 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2008 32,236 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 21,842 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 17,666 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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BL02 ENF is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BL02 ENF, 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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BL02 ENF is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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