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BU02 OEP

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,629 mi
Last recorded74,629 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 OEP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 74,629 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 74,618 miles

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Pass 2 Jun 2021 74,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

under vehicle over sub-frames corroded and also over components

Pass 5 Jun 2020 74,553 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2018 73,440 miles

clutch pedal rubber insecure

Fail 30 Apr 2018 73,438 miles

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

clutch pedal rubber insecure

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 11 Oct 2013 72,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cut in offside front tyre side wall

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge (poss tracking)

offside sill damaged

Fail 5 Oct 2013 72,751 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cut in offside front tyre side wall

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge (poss tracking)

offside sill damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2012 70,666 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 70,653 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 70,649 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 66,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 62,844 miles

front disc worn.

Pass 1 May 2009 56,013 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 56,011 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 50,269 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 50,269 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

rear brake discs corroded on inner surface,

Fail 12 Apr 2008 49,893 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

off side front fog not working

Pass 17 Mar 2007 39,744 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 39,580 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 33,658 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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BU02 OEP 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 66.7%.

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 BU02 OEP, 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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BU02 OEP is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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