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BX02 VVL

2002 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,451 mi
Last recorded89,451 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 VVL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 89,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 88,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 87,524 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 86,363 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 86,363 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 85,089 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on outer treads

Nearside Rear Upper ball joint has slight play

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 23 Nov 2015 83,066 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 80,740 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 78,541 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 77,390 miles

Drivers seat slightly insecure

Wiper motor noisy

Pass 28 Nov 2011 74,939 miles

Drivers seat has some movement

Fail 23 Nov 2011 74,939 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Drivers seat has some movement

Pass 17 Nov 2010 72,589 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 69,605 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 69,605 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 67,308 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 67,308 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 60,461 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 46,442 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 36,254 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 36,254 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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BX02 VVL is a 2002 MG Tf in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BX02 VVL, 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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BX02 VVL is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 28 July 2002.

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