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BL02 WNB

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,231 mi
Last recorded103,231 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2017 103,231 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake performance not tested due to rear subframe corroded and both front suspension arms holed and corroded (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush upper inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded around engine to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded around engine to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper inner (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both rear outer cv boot clips insecure

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

advise vehicle not safe to driven on road due to excessive corrosion of subframe and suspension arms

Pass 30 Apr 2016 99,992 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both side racks (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 91,023 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 88,221 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 86,493 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 82,129 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

blow on exhaust (BORDERLINE PASS).coolant leak on pipes under car.brake pipes corroding.

both rear brakes binding.

both rear tyres lightly cracked/perishing in treaded area.

corrosion on front sub-frame.

osf tyre cracked/perishing and worn to 2mm on inner section.nsf tyre cracked/perishing and worn to 2mm [less on inner section].

osr disc inner surface quite badly corroded/deteriorating.[slight imbalance showing on brake test!]

removed obstruction to view from interior mirror.

Fail 30 Apr 2012 82,129 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

blow on exhaust (BORDERLINE PASS).coolant leak on pipes under car.brake pipes corroding.

both rear brakes binding.

both rear tyres lightly cracked/perishing in treaded area.

corrosion on front sub-frame.

osf tyre cracked/perishing and worn to 2mm on inner section.nsf tyre cracked/perishing and worn to 2mm [less on inner section].

osr disc inner surface quite badly corroded/deteriorating.[slight imbalance showing on brake test!]

removed obstruction to view from interior mirror.

Pass 20 May 2011 79,942 miles

coolant pipes starting to leak under vehicle.oil leak. end of main brake pipe coroding.

rear discs scored.

rear sub-frame coroding/slight crumbling of metal.

slight lift in osf suspension.

wipers splitting. hi-level stop lamp out.

Fail 20 May 2011 79,942 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

coolant pipes starting to leak under vehicle.oil leak. end of main brake pipe coroding.

rear discs scored.

rear sub-frame coroding/slight crumbling of metal.

slight lift in osf suspension.

wipers splitting. hi-level stop lamp out.

Pass 19 May 2010 77,199 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 18 May 2010 77,197 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 71,211 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 71,211 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 59,086 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 46,958 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 39,822 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 35,812 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 35,812 miles

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 WNB is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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