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WP02 UVY

2002 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,336 mi
Last recorded44,336 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP02 UVY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 44,336 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 44,093 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 42,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 42,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 41,782 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 41,782 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 39,975 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 38,459 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 38,459 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 36,952 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 36,938 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 35,197 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 33,994 miles

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 33,994 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 33,035 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 31,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 27,704 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 27,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 24,733 miles

corriosion to front discs inner faces.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 22,614 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 22,612 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 20,624 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 18,723 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 16,260 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 16,260 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 14,094 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 14,094 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 UVY is a 2002 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UVY, 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 WP02 UVY registered?

WP02 UVY is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 19 July 2002.

Is WP02 UVY safe to buy?

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