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D1 BKY

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

23,710 mi
Last recorded23,710 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 BKY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 23,710 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 23,491 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 23,021 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 22,678 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 20,933 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 20,918 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 20,588 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 19,906 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 19,443 miles

Central Rear Oil leak bottom of engine ()

Nearside Front tyre perishing between tread

Nearside Rear tyre perishing between tread

Offside Front tyre perishing between tread

Offside Rear tyre perishing between tread

Pass 8 Apr 2017 19,066 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 18,990 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 18,730 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 18,441 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 17,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 17,862 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 16,380 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 14,704 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 13,340 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 12,237 miles

slight play in offside front wheel

Fail 3 Apr 2009 12,237 miles

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

slight play in offside front wheel

Pass 25 Mar 2008 11,363 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 9,910 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 8,305 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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D1 BKY is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 D1 BKY, 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 D1 BKY registered?

D1 BKY is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 29 March 2002.

Is D1 BKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D1 BKY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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