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2002 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

25,323 mi
Last recorded25,323 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Tvr Griffith 50023,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG 2
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 25,323 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from rear hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 24,893 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Both rear drive hubs leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 24,604 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 24,514 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 24,513 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 23,547 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 23,182 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 23,181 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 22,755 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 22,743 miles

Emissions not tested de cat (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 May 2018 22,534 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 22,245 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 22,052 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 21,756 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 20,448 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2014 20,448 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2013 19,281 miles

Oil leak

unable to see inner rear brake pads

Fail 15 May 2013 19,281 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

unable to see inner rear brake pads

Pass 23 May 2012 18,616 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 18,538 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2011 17,255 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 15,268 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 May 2010 15,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 May 2009 13,745 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

all tyres cracking between tread

Fail 6 May 2009 13,745 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

all tyres cracking between tread

Pass 19 May 2008 13,156 miles

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 May 2007 11,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2007 11,227 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith 500?

Based on 13,259 MOT tests across 869 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
751
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
869
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too high 200
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 170
Steering rack gaiter split 130
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 126
Headlamp aim too low 113
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MG 2 is a 2002 Tvr Griffith 500 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2002 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 23,182 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 Tvr Griffith 500 fails its MOT is headlamp aim too high, accounting for 200 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MG 2, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Griffith 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Tvr Griffith 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MG 2 registered?

MG 2 is a 2002 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 26 October 2002.

Is MG 2 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MG 2 shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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