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VN02 SDY

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

64,471 mi
Last recorded64,471 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 SDY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 64,471 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2020 64,316 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 64,164 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 63,014 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 63,014 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 57,134 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 52,952 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 50,549 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 46,756 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 41,716 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 41,716 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 41,704 miles

front an rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 May 2009 38,983 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 38,718 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear tyre underinflated

offside front brake pads worn thin

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2008 33,679 miles

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

slight bind to n/s rear brake

Fail 1 May 2008 33,679 miles

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

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

slight bind to n/s rear brake

Pass 2 Apr 2007 30,605 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 30,358 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 Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 26,666 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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VN02 SDY is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VN02 SDY, 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 VN02 SDY registered?

VN02 SDY is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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