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BN52 NPF

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

102,747 mi
Last recorded102,747 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 NPF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 102,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 102,661 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 102,407 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 101,609 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2017 101,607 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 101,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 100,559 miles

Both front tyres perished and cracking in tread and side walls

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight play in right hand front top ball joint

Slight play in right hand track rod end

Pass 21 Mar 2013 98,286 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 98,286 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 95,487 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 95,487 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 90,052 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 90,052 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 89,157 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 89,157 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 81,422 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 81,345 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 79,420 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 79,415 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 75,082 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 69,417 miles

n/s/f top suspension arm has play in pin/bush

o/s/f alloy wheel distorted

Pass 2 Mar 2006 55,117 miles

HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE JUST MEETS REQUIREMENTS

Fail 14 Feb 2006 55,117 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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 NPF is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 NPF, 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 NPF registered?

BN52 NPF is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is BN52 NPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 NPF shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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