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EA02 MHO

2002 MG Tf 160

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,807 mi
Last recorded49,807 miles
Recorded on20 May 2008
Typical for 2002 MG Tf 16038,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 MHO
MakeMG
ModelTf 160
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2008 49,807 miles

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear exhaust bracket req

Fail 20 May 2008 49,807 miles

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

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear exhaust bracket req

Pass 1 Aug 2007 45,040 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 45,040 miles

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

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

N/S/F TYRE DAMAGE

Pass 28 Jul 2006 35,587 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 24,421 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

o/ wiper blade split

How Reliable is the MG Tf 160?

Based on 503 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
4,634
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15
Direction indicator incorrect colour 13
parking brake recording little or no effort 10
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EA02 MHO is a 2002 MG Tf 160 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 MG Tf 160 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 38,742 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Tf 160 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA02 MHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf 160 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this MG Tf 160 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EA02 MHO registered?

EA02 MHO is a 2002 MG Tf 160, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is EA02 MHO safe to buy?

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