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BP02 UKW

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,816 mi
Last recorded82,816 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 UKW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 82,816 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2017 82,016 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 79,665 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S Front inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 79,625 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S Front inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 75,316 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 75,215 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 70,706 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2014 70,705 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

battery warning light on

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 69,327 miles

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

front brake discs corroded , only just meet balance requirements , recomend service

Pass 22 Feb 2012 68,501 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 68,501 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 66,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 59,799 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 59,799 miles

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 49,564 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 44,634 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 37,983 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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BP02 UKW is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BP02 UKW, 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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BP02 UKW is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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