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VE02 RGV

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

60,350 mi
Last recorded60,350 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE02 RGV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 60,350 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 59,614 miles

engine has an oil leak

front and rear subframes have surface corrosion

offside rear outer door sill is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2024 58,478 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 57,501 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 57,501 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 56,483 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 54,713 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 53,276 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 51,900 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 49,990 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 48,334 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 45,757 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 45,757 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 42,187 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 40,104 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 38,721 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 35,976 miles

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 23 Aug 2011 32,756 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 28,593 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 23,209 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 20,920 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 18,620 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 15,842 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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VE02 RGV is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 VE02 RGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE02 RGV registered?

VE02 RGV is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 11 July 2002.

Is VE02 RGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE02 RGV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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