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FAS 858

2002 MG Td/tf

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,712 mi
Last recorded2,712 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Td/tf3,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAS 858
MakeMG
ModelTd/tf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 2,712 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 2,712 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 2,635 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 2,591 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2013 2,216 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2012 2,074 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 1,634 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 1,284 miles

windscreen wipers fitted but not working. brake pipe clamp fitted to rear brake hose

Fail 3 Apr 2009 1,276 miles

Offside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Offside Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

brake pipe clamp fitted to rear brake hose

windscreen wipers fitted but not working .washers not fitted to this vehicle

Pass 5 Dec 2007 1,088 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 1,088 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2007 1,077 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

handbrake lever very loose

large oil leak from oil filter

nails as locking devices in steering coupling

How Reliable is the MG Td/tf?

Based on 4,175 MOT tests across 633 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
257
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
633
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 110
brake binding 66
brake recording little or no effort 65
Stop lamp not working 57
brake application uneven 52
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FAS 858 is a 2002 MG Td/tf in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 MG Td/tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 3,434 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 Td/tf fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FAS 858, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Td/tf typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 24 years old, this MG Td/tf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FAS 858 registered?

FAS 858 is a 2002 MG Td/tf, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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