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BT02 SWK

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

61,896 mi
Last recorded61,896 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 SWK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2017 61,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill, by wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill by wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering malfunctioning steering wheel pulls to the nearside when driving (2.3.3a)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front wing has a projection, unlikely to cause injury

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipe and ferrule (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipe and ferrule (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front axle corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2016 27,825 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Part of the exhaust system deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 60,012 miles

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 59,404 miles

Oil leak

rear wheel arches have slight corrosion but not serious to be unsafe

Pass 10 Jul 2014 58,679 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 57,381 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 56,760 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 56,760 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 56,360 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 55,602 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 55,600 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 50,186 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 50,186 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 May 2008 42,818 miles

off side rear tyre has small cracks in outer side wall

Fail 20 May 2008 42,804 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)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 39,872 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 39,832 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 34,161 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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BT02 SWK is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SWK, 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 SWK registered?

BT02 SWK is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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