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BV02 XPC

2002 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,251 mi
Last recorded111,251 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 XPC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 111,251 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Mar 2021 111,251 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Feb 2020 110,276 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Feb 2020 110,275 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Feb 2019 106,948 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

clutch antislip missing

Fail 26 Feb 2019 106,948 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

clutch antislip missing

Pass 8 Mar 2018 100,861 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 100,861 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 Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 95,969 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 90,699 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 16 Feb 2016 90,699 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 Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower wishbone (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake application uneven don't increase at same rate (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre close to tread wear indicators

Offside Rear tyre close to wear indicators in one area

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 10 Feb 2015 56,261 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 80,031 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 80,031 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 74,015 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 69,081 miles

CAT loose inside housing

Pass 10 Mar 2011 63,232 miles

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 4 Mar 2010 54,641 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 45,860 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 37,350 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 30,514 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 23,972 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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BV02 XPC is a 2002 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BV02 XPC, 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 BV02 XPC registered?

BV02 XPC is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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