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MG02 CCC

2002 MG Tf 160

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,660 mi
Last recorded69,660 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 2002 MG Tf 16038,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG02 CCC
MakeMG
ModelTf 160
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2009 69,660 miles

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

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

engine management light is on

play in both front shock absorber lower bushes(not considered excessive yet)

play in both front upper ball joints(not considered excessive yet)

slight play in nearside rear upper ball joint (not excessive yet)

Fail 21 May 2009 69,655 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine management light is on

play in both front shock absorber lower bushes(not considered excessive yet)

play in both front upper ball joints(not considered excessive yet)

slight play in nearside rear upper ball joint (not excessive yet)

Pass 27 May 2008 45,958 miles

centre high level stop lamp not working

Fail 27 May 2008 45,958 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

centre high level stop lamp not working

Pass 9 Mar 2007 28,890 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Mar 2007 28,890 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 25,773 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MG02 CCC is a 2002 MG Tf 160 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MG02 CCC, 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 MG02 CCC registered?

MG02 CCC is a 2002 MG Tf 160, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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