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BN52 NHE

2002 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,783 mi
Last recorded71,783 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 NHE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2026 71,783 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 68,012 miles

exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in several places (1.1.11 (c))

both outer sills are corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2023 64,446 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 60,470 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 60,410 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Excessive Movement in Top Mounting or Suspension Leg (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 55,387 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

No Reverse Lights

Pass 5 Aug 2020 52,546 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 51,891 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 48,155 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 43,351 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 43,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement NSR handbrake pivot (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush NSR forward outer tie arm (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel does not return fully causing handbrake light to stay illuminated (3.1.6c)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak oil leaking from oil pressure sensor on filter housing ()

Pass 26 Mar 2015 35,932 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 35,932 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 30,908 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 25,188 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 16,766 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 16,316 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 15,477 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 14,724 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 13,653 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 12,111 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 10,564 miles

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

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 NHE is a 2002 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BN52 NHE, 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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What year was BN52 NHE registered?

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

Is BN52 NHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 NHE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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