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WA02 PRV

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,572 mi
Last recorded117,572 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 PRV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 117,572 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n/s front sill corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2025 117,207 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 116,715 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 114,350 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 112,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 111,199 miles

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

front wheels slightly catching arch liners

Pass 31 Jul 2020 109,379 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 109,372 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 109,293 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 109,288 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 107,281 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 103,233 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 103,108 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s headlamp on upper limit

n/s/f suspension noisey

tested in wet conditions

Fail 6 Oct 2012 91,975 miles

Both rear indicator bulbs are loosing their amber colour.

Brake fluid looks badly discoloured, advise flush and renew.

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in all four suspension upper ball joints.

Play in nearside rear and offside rear lower leading suspension control rod outer bushes.

STRONG ADVISE, Nearside front wheel bearing noisy and slight play. Renew ASAP.

Pass 6 Oct 2012 91,975 miles

Both rear indicator bulbs are loosing their amber colour.

Brake fluid looks badly discoloured, advise flush and renew.

Play in all four suspension upper ball joints.

Play in nearside rear and offside rear lower leading suspension control rod outer bushes.

STRONG ADVISE, Nearside front wheel bearing noisy and slight play. Renew ASAP.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 83,801 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Rear numberplate in poor condition

Fail 28 Aug 2011 83,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 26 Jun 2010 72,045 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 71,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 61,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2008 52,174 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2008 52,165 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 41,655 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 31,954 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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WA02 PRV is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WA02 PRV, 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 WA02 PRV registered?

WA02 PRV is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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