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WG51 OYY

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,604 mi
Last recorded112,604 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 OYY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 112,604 miles

Front slight play in both wheel-bearings

slight corrosion to rear sub-frame mounting blocks

Pass 27 Jul 2016 103,243 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2015 92,738 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges (secondary tread)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 92,738 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges (secondary tread)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 91,087 miles

rear brake discs pitted

rear tyres low on inner edges

Fail 8 Apr 2014 91,037 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

o/s/r upper suspension ball joint slightly worn

Pass 29 Apr 2013 835,911 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 83,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 76,480 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 76,460 miles

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

MIL lamp on

Pass 20 Jan 2011 72,949 miles

Battery loose (Clamp missing)

Front and rear suspension and brake components starting to get abit corroded, and subframes

N/S/F FOG/SPOT light N/W

Plastic pipe at O/S/R brake/suspension area, loose (Vacuum pipe?)

Service and Park brake efficiencies getting abit low and nearing MIN limits

Slight side to side movement at P/Brake lever and P/Brake light at dash comes ON

Fail 18 Jan 2011 72,949 miles

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

Battery loose (Clamp missing)

Front and rear suspension and brake components starting to get abit corroded, and subframes

N/S/F FOG/SPOT light N/W

Plastic pipe at O/S/R brake/suspension area, loose (Vacuum pipe?)

Service and Park brake efficiencies getting abit low and nearing MIN limits

Slight side to side movement at P/Brake lever and P/Brake light at dash comes ON

Pass 29 Jan 2010 66,913 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 60,726 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 53,544 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 49,803 miles

front brake discs corroded

front tyres worn

rear brake pads low

Pass 31 Jan 2006 41,801 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

o/s/r radius arm bush slightly worn

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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WG51 OYY is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WG51 OYY, 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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WG51 OYY is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 12 February 2002.

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