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BU02 OER

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

60,009 mi
Last recorded60,009 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 OER
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 60,009 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 59,381 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 58,769 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 58,617 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 58,021 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 56,894 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 56,598 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 56,235 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 55,571 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 49,612 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 43,951 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 39,036 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 39,029 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 31,440 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 OER is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU02 OER?

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What year was BU02 OER registered?

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

Is BU02 OER safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 OER shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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