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RY02 TBZ

2002 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,043 mi
Last recorded76,043 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Mgf51,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 TBZ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 76,043 miles

eml on

Fail 20 Mar 2014 76,043 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

eml on

Pass 14 Mar 2013 69,028 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2013 69,026 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2012 61,307 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 61,307 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 57,790 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 57,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 52,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

water leak

Pass 22 Jan 2009 46,753 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 46,656 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 45,256 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 41,960 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 38,694 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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RY02 TBZ is a 2002 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 51,030 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 Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RY02 TBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this MG Mgf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RY02 TBZ registered?

RY02 TBZ is a 2002 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 June 2002.

Is RY02 TBZ safe to buy?

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