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EA02 BKG

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,018 mi
Last recorded62,018 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 BKG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 62,018 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 62,010 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 61,993 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/floor undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 61,795 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose end of the pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper suspension arms have play in inner pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion and undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 61,555 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear NEEDS REPLACING A.S.A.P (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 61,623 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inside face

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 61,623 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inside face

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 60,897 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 59,262 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 59,201 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 59,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 56,521 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 53,536 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 53,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 47,636 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 44,975 miles

all brake discs have slight pitting

Fail 19 Jul 2010 44,975 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake discs have slight pitting

Pass 20 May 2009 41,751 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 40,359 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 38,125 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 34,961 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 34,961 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside 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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EA02 BKG is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EA02 BKG, 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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EA02 BKG is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 8 June 2002.

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