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X40 CLR

2002 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

59,772 mi
Last recorded59,772 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX40 CLR
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 59,772 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 59,772 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 59,723 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 59,697 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 59,650 miles

COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 3 Feb 2024 59,649 miles

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

COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 11 Feb 2023 57,529 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION THROUGHOUT

UNDERSEAL THROUGHOUT

Pass 4 Feb 2022 57,367 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 56,564 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 56,317 miles

Nearside headlamp lens slightly dull

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met.

Pass 1 Feb 2019 56,306 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 56,261 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 55,851 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 13 Jan 2017 55,850 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported ABS wire (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 55,846 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2154016xel (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 55,839 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 52,987 miles

n/s/f brake slightly binding

various front and rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2013 45,687 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 45,687 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 38,472 miles

both rear tyres are wearing low on inner edges

centre metal coolant pipes are corroding

nearside rear tyre is just above legal limit (1.6-2mm)

offside rear tyre is wearing low (2-3mm)

there is a lot of surface rust on front and rear subframes

Fail 24 Feb 2012 38,472 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres are wearing low on inner edges

centre metal coolant pipes are corroding

nearside rear tyre is just above legal limit (1.6-2mm)

offside rear tyre is wearing low (2-3mm)

there is a lot of surface rust on front and rear subframes

Pass 12 Feb 2011 29,349 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 22,892 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 18,662 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 13,950 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 7,940 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

light corrosion over front and rear steering and suspension components

offside front fog lamp glass cracked

reverse lights innoperative

Pass 13 Jan 2006 7,458 miles

Front brake disc corroded + worn.

Off side front fog light lens cracked.

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

oil leak

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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X40 CLR is a 2002 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 X40 CLR, 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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X40 CLR is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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