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W287 BKM

2000 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

52,699 mi
Last recorded52,699 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2000 MG Tf52,699 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW287 BKM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 52,699 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 52,699 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 50,532 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 50,087 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 49,966 miles

n/s/f wheel becoming tight to turn

Pass 19 May 2014 49,433 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 24 Sep 2012 43,419 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 41,868 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 41,858 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 39,197 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 36,148 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 36,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 31,402 miles

wipers smear

long handbrake travel

slight wear to front discs

suspension low

Fail 26 Jan 2009 31,385 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

long handbrake travel

slight wear to front discs

suspension low

wipers smear

Pass 4 Feb 2008 25,136 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 25,136 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 24,195 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 20,854 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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W287 BKM is a 2000 MG Tf in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2000 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 52,699 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 W287 BKM, 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 26 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W287 BKM is a 2000 MG Tf, first registered on 5 August 2000.

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