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BL02 NTE

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,172 mi
Last recorded21,172 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 21,172 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 20,879 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 20,879 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2015 20,645 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 20,645 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 20,550 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 18,718 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 18,718 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 17,947 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 17,144 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 14,566 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 13,412 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 NTE is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL02 NTE, 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 BL02 NTE registered?

BL02 NTE is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is BL02 NTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL02 NTE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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