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X90 LRH

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

43,565 mi
Last recorded43,565 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX90 LRH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 43,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 43,429 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2024 43,421 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2022 42,804 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 42,794 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 42,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 42,380 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 41,171 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 41,171 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 39,946 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 39,879 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inner edges and cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2015 39,853 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 39,457 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 39,236 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 37,965 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 36,021 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 34,841 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2009 33,675 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

severe engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2009 33,675 miles

severe engine oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2008 31,677 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 31,677 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 28,883 miles

n/s o/s rear tyres slightly perished

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 19 Jul 2006 23,954 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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X90 LRH is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 X90 LRH, 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 X90 LRH registered?

X90 LRH is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is X90 LRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X90 LRH shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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