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EF52 KVP

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,040 mi
Last recorded79,040 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 KVP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 79,040 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel cap seal has slight deterioration.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 78,709 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside lower than Nearside. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Low effort when pedal applied. However does lock off eventually. (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel cap seal has slight deterioration.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 68,580 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 68,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 67,528 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 67,528 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 66,488 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 64,954 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 63,818 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 61,614 miles

adv on both rear tyres on 1.9m to 2.m

Pass 11 Jul 2012 59,121 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 59,121 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

adv on both front brake disc worn and corroed

adv on bothb rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 22 Jul 2011 56,230 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 56,230 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 54,729 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 48,399 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 40,616 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 34,517 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 24,547 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 24,547 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 14,825 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 13,496 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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EF52 KVP is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey 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 EF52 KVP, 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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EF52 KVP is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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