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J99 DCW

2002 MG Tf 160

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,972 mi
Last recorded21,972 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2009
Typical for 2002 MG Tf 16038,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 DCW
MakeMG
ModelTf 160
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2009 21,972 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 18,748 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 18,748 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 8,445 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 7,246 miles

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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J99 DCW is a 2002 MG Tf 160 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J99 DCW, 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 J99 DCW registered?

J99 DCW is a 2002 MG Tf 160, first registered on 6 June 2002.

Is J99 DCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J99 DCW shows 5 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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