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WR02 HCE

2002 MG Tf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,956 mi
Last recorded76,956 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR02 HCE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 76,956 miles

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

Nearside Front sill end corroded

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 76,948 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front sill end corroded

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 76,833 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 76,493 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all underside components very rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2023 76,452 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 76,452 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all stop lights remain on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 75,924 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 75,409 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 75,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Surface corrosion forming on rear subframe

Fail 26 Jun 2020 75,083 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Surface corrosion forming on rear subframe

Pass 11 Sep 2018 73,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 73,906 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 73,180 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight corrosoin underside

slight play n/s/f inner sterring joint

slight play n/s/f upper ball joint

Pass 17 May 2016 71,680 miles

slight play n/s/f upper suspension arm bush

Pass 11 May 2015 69,910 miles

slight play n/s/f upper ball joint

Pass 12 May 2014 66,821 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 66,821 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 63,963 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 14 May 2013 63,963 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 59,690 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 55,906 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 50,184 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 47,588 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 42,741 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 37,607 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 31,583 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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WR02 HCE is a 2002 MG Tf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WR02 HCE, 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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WR02 HCE is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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