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BT02 LZB

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,664 mi
Last recorded95,664 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 LZB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2011 95,664 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 83,513 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 71,851 miles

Coolant leak

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2007 58,869 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 48,148 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2005 44,461 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 44,461 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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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BT02 LZB is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT02 LZB, 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 BT02 LZB registered?

BT02 LZB is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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