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VF02 LGE

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

41,232 mi
Last recorded41,232 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 LGE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 41,232 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 41,223 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 39,402 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 39,139 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn around inner edge - 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 38,054 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 37,529 miles

Offside Front Tyre inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2015 35,440 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 35,438 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front wishbone outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front wishbone outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Recommend track check/re-test.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 31,188 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 25,657 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 24,794 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 May 2011 22,952 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 20,054 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 17,211 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 13,548 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 12,087 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 7,790 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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VF02 LGE is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 VF02 LGE, 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 VF02 LGE registered?

VF02 LGE is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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