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RO52 NHD

2002 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

49,789 mi
Last recorded49,789 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 NHD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 49,789 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 49,251 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 48,563 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 47,360 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 46,921 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 46,359 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 45,116 miles

SRS lamp illuminated

Fail 2 Apr 2012 45,116 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 42,946 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 40,457 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Wipers worn

Pass 4 Mar 2009 37,982 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 37,982 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 32,723 miles

long handbrake travel

Fail 14 Mar 2008 32,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 9 Mar 2007 30,395 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 25,443 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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RO52 NHD is a 2002 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RO52 NHD, 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 RO52 NHD registered?

RO52 NHD is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is RO52 NHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO52 NHD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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