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RN02 CPE

2002 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,236 mi
Last recorded37,236 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN02 CPE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 37,236 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2025 37,236 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

THE CAR HAS NO BRAKES AND SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN

Pass 25 Sep 2023 36,679 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Sep 2023 36,667 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Within 30CM of Rear Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Within 30CM of Rear Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

All Front Suspension Components Corroded

All Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides - Upper & Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 36,153 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 35,086 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 34,376 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 36,718 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 28,231 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 27,864 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 27,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 24,581 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 24,581 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 22,025 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 20,372 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 19,260 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 16,837 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 14,940 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 13,752 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 12,424 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 10,946 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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RN02 CPE is a 2002 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RN02 CPE, 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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RN02 CPE is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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