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VO02 RYJ

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,296 mi
Last recorded96,296 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 RYJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 96,296 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Sep 2016 93,247 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 86,791 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 82,460 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 76,740 miles

Offside Outer 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)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 69,922 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 69,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 69,904 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 69,257 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 69,257 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 60,872 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 56,799 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 50,302 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a small chunk out of the sidewall

Pass 4 Mar 2006 36,389 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 RYJ is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VO02 RYJ, 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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VO02 RYJ is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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