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WR52 NHJ

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

52,541 mi
Last recorded52,541 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR52 NHJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 52,541 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 50,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak ()

High level stop lamp inop (disconnected)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 50,524 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 50,430 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 45,823 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 45,821 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat to back box (Disconnected) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 42,125 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 42,125 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 38,603 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 Splitting on inside sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 34,539 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 34,539 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 32,264 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 30,265 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 30,265 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 29,159 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2017 27,988 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 27,103 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 25,425 miles

both rear tyres worn bald on inner edges

Pass 14 Nov 2013 24,424 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)

n/s/r shock absorber has slight play in lower mounting joint

Pass 21 Nov 2012 22,747 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 22,747 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 21,315 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight play in both front shock absorber lower trunions

Fail 18 Nov 2010 19,836 miles

Guides fitted to both front seatbelts not effecting operation

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 19,836 miles

Guides fitted to both front seatbelts not effecting operation

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 18,754 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 17,439 miles

front tyres starting to wear low on edges

Pass 19 Nov 2007 16,195 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 15,153 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 13,092 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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WR52 NHJ is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 WR52 NHJ, 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 WR52 NHJ registered?

WR52 NHJ is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 16 November 2002.

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