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BN52 WCP

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

91,298 mi
Last recorded91,298 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 WCP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 91,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 80,597 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 80,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 29 Dec 2016 75,810 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 75,807 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 68,586 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 59,354 miles

corrosion to subframes.

fronr tyres cracked,recommend replacement.

Fail 3 Nov 2014 59,354 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion to subframes.

fronr tyres cracked,recommend replacement.

Fail 16 Apr 2013 58,145 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 58,145 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 55,962 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 55,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 50,417 miles

both rear tyres cracked on the outer edge but not through to ply

centre rear view mirror slight insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2010 42,613 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 42,613 miles

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

poor n/s and o/s rear tyre wall.

Pass 5 Mar 2009 39,200 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 39,199 miles

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2008 37,604 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 36,399 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 26,963 miles

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

both front tyres cracking in tread and wearing on inner edges

Fail 30 Sep 2005 26,950 miles

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

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 WCP is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WCP, 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 WCP registered?

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

Is BN52 WCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 WCP shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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