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BW02 BYO

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,807 mi
Last recorded61,807 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 BYO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 61,807 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 61,148 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2024 60,314 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 59,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre valve perished

Pass 1 Nov 2021 59,348 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 59,340 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 58,688 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 58,657 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 1 May 2019 58,649 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Through Cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Through Cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Through Cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 58,385 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 57,876 miles

Both front tyres has small cracks around outer sidewalls

Front and rear brake discs slightly pitted and scored

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint Top (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint Top (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint Top (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint Top (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 57,131 miles

both front tyres cracking on outer sidewall

steering rack damp

Fail 17 Mar 2016 57,126 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres cracking on outer sidewall

steering rack damp

Pass 25 Mar 2015 56,018 miles

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

Nearside front door mirrir cover damagded

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2011 55,363 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play found in o/s n/s top ball joints

Pass 21 Sep 2010 53,888 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 52,783 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front wipers torn but still clearing effectivly

service brake,your vehicle has only just met the required service brake efficiency.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.service brake efficiency 53%

Fail 14 Oct 2009 52,783 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front wipers torn but still clearing effectivly

Pass 30 Jun 2008 47,058 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 47,058 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 48,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 39,134 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 39,131 miles

Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 26,219 miles

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

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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BW02 BYO is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BW02 BYO, 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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BW02 BYO is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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