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X121 DRS

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

62,482 mi
Last recorded62,482 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX121 DRS
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 62,482 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 62,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 62,230 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 60,085 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 58,742 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 56,431 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 55,369 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 54,994 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 54,994 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 54,657 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 54,052 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 54,052 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 53,183 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 53,025 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 50,901 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 49,673 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 48,444 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 41,081 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 41,028 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 35,312 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 31,223 miles

exhaust corroded

slight play in both front track rod ends

Pass 22 Oct 2007 26,876 miles

slight play in both front track rod ends

Pass 24 Oct 2006 22,519 miles

exhaust corroded

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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X121 DRS is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 X121 DRS, 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 X121 DRS registered?

X121 DRS is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is X121 DRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X121 DRS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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