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C11 DCB

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

39,244 mi
Last recorded39,244 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 DCB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 39,244 miles

Lot of surface rust on front and rear suspension.

Fail 10 Jul 2026 39,216 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lot of surface rust on front and rear suspension.

Pass 27 Jun 2017 36,888 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 32,263 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 29,158 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 26,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and rear brake disks coroded

Fail 30 May 2014 26,222 miles

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and rear brake disks coroded

Pass 13 Jul 2012 25,097 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 22,908 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 21,169 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 17,825 miles

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 24 Sep 2008 14,111 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 14,044 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 9,777 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 6,132 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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C11 DCB is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 C11 DCB, 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 C11 DCB registered?

C11 DCB is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is C11 DCB safe to buy?

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