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CN02 LXL

2002 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

38,487 mi
Last recorded38,487 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 LXL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 38,487 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 37,873 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under side of vehicle covered in protective paint

Pass 2 May 2023 37,407 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 36,721 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 36,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight pitting on inner face of Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very slight perishing in Front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 36,523 miles

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 35,652 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 34,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 33,217 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 32,186 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 30,826 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 30,826 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 29,539 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 26,436 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 25,398 miles

offside front brake disc inner surface is in poor condition

Pass 18 Jan 2012 23,664 miles

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

front & rear disc rusty

Fail 16 Jan 2012 23,656 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front & rear disc rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2011 21,304 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 21,256 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 21,044 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 18,244 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 18,122 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2006 14,379 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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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CN02 LXL is a 2002 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CN02 LXL, 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 CN02 LXL registered?

CN02 LXL is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 13 April 2002.

Is CN02 LXL safe to buy?

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