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BN52 NHD

2002 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

71,924 mi
Last recorded71,924 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 NHD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 71,924 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 71,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 71,755 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

coolant leaking from radiator area

Pass 9 Oct 2018 68,217 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 64,614 miles

subframes and rear under sills surface rust

Fail 6 Oct 2017 64,614 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

subframes and rear under sills surface rust

Pass 3 Oct 2016 58,846 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 53,851 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 53,851 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to rear flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to rear flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil filter leaking

Pass 2 Oct 2014 52,685 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 52,682 miles

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

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

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

engine water leak <pipe>

Pass 31 Mar 2014 50,035 miles

coolant leak from under floor coolant pipes

nail in nsr tyre

Fail 27 Mar 2014 50,024 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

coolant leak from under floor coolant pipes

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2013 44,171 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 44,167 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 39,547 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 36,871 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 36,871 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 35,324 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 35,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 29,020 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished

Fail 24 Jan 2009 29,020 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 24 Jan 2008 23,302 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 19,760 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 17,485 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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BN52 NHD is a 2002 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BN52 NHD, 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 BN52 NHD registered?

BN52 NHD is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is BN52 NHD safe to buy?

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