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WLZ 717

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

32,036 mi
Last recorded32,036 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLZ 717
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 32,036 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 31,775 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 31,312 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 30,526 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 30,357 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 30,217 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 30,187 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 30,050 miles

Brake fluid/clutch fluid dark in colour

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 29,803 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 29,774 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 29,282 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 28,965 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 28,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 Dec 2013 27,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Dec 2013 27,022 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2012 22,232 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s & n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 7 Feb 2012 22,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s & n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2011 20,162 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres perrished and worn on inner edges

o/s & n/s rear tyres perrished

Pass 18 Feb 2010 18,363 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 16,924 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 14,321 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 12,683 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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WLZ 717 is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 WLZ 717, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WLZ 717 registered?

WLZ 717 is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is WLZ 717 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLZ 717 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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