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YL51 OOY

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

35,973 mi
Last recorded35,973 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 OOY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 35,973 miles

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

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

Underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2023 35,120 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 35,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 33,520 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 33,518 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 31,865 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 30,509 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 28,740 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 28,599 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 28,557 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 27,534 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 27,530 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 27,441 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 Jul 2014 27,192 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 26,784 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 26,340 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 25,975 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 25,628 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 25,628 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 25,545 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 25,435 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 25,435 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 23,162 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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YL51 OOY is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver 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 YL51 OOY, 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 YL51 OOY registered?

YL51 OOY is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 13 February 2002.

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The MOT history for YL51 OOY 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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