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VA52 NCV

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

39,844 mi
Last recorded39,844 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 NCV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 39,844 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 39,840 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2017 39,555 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 38,732 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

oil leaks around back of engine

Fail 25 Oct 2016 38,731 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

oil leaks around back of engine

Pass 3 Nov 2015 37,780 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 37,781 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 37,171 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 36,404 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 36,404 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 35,456 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

srs lamp stays on

Fail 14 Aug 2012 35,456 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

srs lamp stays on

Pass 25 Jul 2011 33,456 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 30,841 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 30,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s front brake disc corroded on inner friction surface.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 28,168 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 23,553 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 23,548 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 19,152 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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VA52 NCV is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VA52 NCV, 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 VA52 NCV registered?

VA52 NCV is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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