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WP02 DDV

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

73,917 mi
Last recorded73,917 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP02 DDV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 73,917 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 73,280 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 16 Feb 2018 73,222 miles

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

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

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

Front windscreen wipers smearing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outersill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear exhaust strap broken

Rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 15 Feb 2018 73,221 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

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

Front windscreen wipers smearing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outersill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear exhaust strap broken

Rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 9 Feb 2018 73,203 miles

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

rear exhaust strap broken

offside rear outersill slightly damage

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Pass 27 Jan 2017 73,186 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill dented

Offside Rear coolant leak, engine bay area/ possible over heating

Rear exhaust bot strap broken

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 21 Jan 2017 73,173 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall tear/ split (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Outer sill dented

Offside Rear coolant leak, engine bay area/ possible over heating

Rear exhaust bot strap broken

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 23 Jan 2016 71,726 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear front to rear brake pipe corroding

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low 3.00mm tread remaining

Offside Rear Outer sill panel damaged

Rear exhaust silencer support strap is broken

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Pass 16 Feb 2015 65,787 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 65,787 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 57,364 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 57,363 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 45,757 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 43,398 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 36,909 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 36,909 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 31,310 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 23,217 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 20,906 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 18,802 miles

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

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

tyres n/s/f and o/s/f cracking in tread grooves

water leak from engine

Fail 24 Jan 2008 18,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

tyres n/s/f and o/s/f cracking in tread grooves

water leak from engine

Pass 27 Jan 2007 13,326 miles

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

o/s/f tyre slight cracking on wall

Pass 7 Feb 2006 7,434 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 6,810 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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WP02 DDV is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WP02 DDV, 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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WP02 DDV is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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