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NV52 CYT

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,216 mi
Last recorded68,216 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV52 CYT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 68,216 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 68,215 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 57,989 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 57,989 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 47,572 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 47,572 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 45,175 miles

front offside wiper blade slight torn

rear brake pads appear to be getting worn low

Pass 2 Nov 2011 44,043 miles

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

coolent low

Pass 15 Oct 2010 42,770 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine warning light illuminated

offside front brake disc slighlty scored

Pass 14 Oct 2009 41,538 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 39,769 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

coolant pipes from front to rear slightly corroded

front tyres deterioated and cracking tread

parking brake efficiency requirement met but neither wheel locked during roller brake test

scratches to nearside of windscreen b ut not seriously affecting drivers view

Fail 16 Oct 2008 39,769 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

coolant pipes from front to rear slightly corroded

front tyres deterioated and cracking tread

parking brake efficiency requirement met but neither wheel locked during roller brake test

scratches to nearside of windscreen b ut not seriously affecting drivers view

Pass 11 Oct 2007 37,168 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 37,159 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front washers only just supply enough fluid require adjusting

Pass 5 Oct 2006 34,085 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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NV52 CYT is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NV52 CYT, 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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What year was NV52 CYT registered?

NV52 CYT is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 5 October 2002.

Is NV52 CYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV52 CYT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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