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VO02 ORC

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,833 mi
Last recorded79,833 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 ORC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 79,833 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Brake servo mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 79,804 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up Un-able to check wheel bearing due to brake bind (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Brake servo mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 78,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre out of round

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 78,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre out of round

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2014 74,547 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 74,547 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 69,618 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2012 67,318 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 65,841 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 64,272 miles

Front and rear subframes have surface corrosion.

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

Some movment in the o/s/f track rod end.

Some movment in the o/s/r front lower arm outer joint.

Fail 19 Apr 2010 64,272 miles

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

Front and rear subframes have surface corrosion.

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

Some movment in the o/s/f track rod end.

Some movment in the o/s/r front lower arm outer joint.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 62,354 miles

both subframe very scabby

Pass 21 Dec 2007 58,981 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 48,110 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 35,625 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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VO02 ORC is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VO02 ORC, 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 VO02 ORC registered?

VO02 ORC is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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