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WA02 LPK

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

78,574 mi
Last recorded78,574 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 LPK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2019 78,574 miles

Central Front Direction indicator not working repeter (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 67,174 miles

Body has slight corrosion under-side of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 67,172 miles

Emissions not tested major leak of gases (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has slight corrosion under-side of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 66,725 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 66,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 9 Apr 2016 66,678 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by mount to body (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Coolant pipes corroded.

Front wipers poor.

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 64,735 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 64,720 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2014 63,219 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 63,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 61,565 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 59,240 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 55,273 miles

rear brake discs worn

Fail 22 Feb 2011 55,250 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 50,814 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 50,710 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 41,721 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 31,646 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 19,463 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 19,463 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 19,456 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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WA02 LPK is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WA02 LPK, 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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WA02 LPK is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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