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TF02 BAB

2010 MG Tf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,743 mi
Last recorded88,743 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 MG Tf28,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTF02 BAB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 88,743 miles

washer pipe leaking

Fail 2 Oct 2025 88,743 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

washer pipe leaking

Pass 4 Oct 2024 87,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 85,372 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 85,372 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 82,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 82,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 69,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 64,829 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front tyres wearing to inner edges,may require track adjustment.

Pass 11 Feb 2019 59,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 55,351 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 50,385 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 45,748 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 37,769 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 28,889 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 20,252 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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TF02 BAB is a 2010 MG Tf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2010 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 28,972 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 TF02 BAB, 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 16 years old, this MG Tf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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TF02 BAB is a 2010 MG Tf, first registered on 5 March 2010.

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