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BL02 MXY

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

65,349 mi
Last recorded65,349 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 MXY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 65,349 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 64,707 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 64,494 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 64,493 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 64,195 miles

FRONT DISC PITTED

REAR DISC CORRODED

Fail 25 May 2017 64,193 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

FRONT DISC PITTED

REAR DISC CORRODED

Pass 6 Apr 2016 63,892 miles

Nearside Rear Outer small cut in sidewall

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front lower arm outer joint slight play in rose joint (2.5.B.2b)

battery warning lamp on dash

Fail 29 Mar 2016 63,890 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer small cut in sidewall

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front lower arm outer joint slight play in rose joint (2.5.B.2b)

battery warning lamp on dash

Pass 20 Apr 2015 63,703 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 63,702 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 63,298 miles

N/S/R TYRE CUT ON OUTER WALL

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

REAR DISC WORN

Fail 18 Apr 2013 62,013 miles

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

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

REAR DISC PITTED

Pass 18 Apr 2013 62,013 miles

REAR DISC PITTED

Pass 28 Mar 2012 61,123 miles

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

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

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 58,937 miles

front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 8 Mar 2010 45,321 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 45,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 36,932 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 35,720 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 33,766 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 29,227 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 29,227 miles

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

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 MXY 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 68.2%.

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 BL02 MXY, 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 MXY is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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