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R700 DDS

2002 MG Tf 160

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,964 mi
Last recorded36,964 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2007
Typical for 2002 MG Tf 16038,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR700 DDS
MakeMG
ModelTf 160
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2007 36,964 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 36,964 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 22,832 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 15,636 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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R700 DDS is a 2002 MG Tf 160 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R700 DDS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R700 DDS?

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What year was R700 DDS registered?

R700 DDS is a 2002 MG Tf 160, first registered on 6 November 2002.

Is R700 DDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R700 DDS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R700 DDS have outstanding finance?

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