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ED51 MGT

2002 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,882 mi
Last recorded24,882 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationED51 MGT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 24,882 miles

front suspension components corroded/rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2016 24,122 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

vehicle has been under sealed making it hard to carry out full inspection

Pass 18 Aug 2014 23,390 miles

Front and rear number plates have carbonfiber effect characters.

Fail 18 Aug 2014 23,390 miles

Front and rear number plates have carbonfiber effect characters.

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 22,646 miles

All tyres showing signs of age deterioration

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 21,056 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 May 2010 20,855 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 13,663 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 9,472 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 7,072 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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ED51 MGT is a 2002 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ED51 MGT, 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 ED51 MGT registered?

ED51 MGT is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is ED51 MGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for ED51 MGT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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