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YN02 VMP

2002 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

57,954 mi
Last recorded57,954 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN02 VMP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 57,954 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 57,889 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 54,807 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 53,423 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 52,184 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 49,658 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 48,873 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))

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Steering system slightly rough pulls to one side when car jacked up with wheels of ground (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 48,569 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))

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Steering pulls to the left when wheels off ground.

Pass 1 Mar 2019 46,928 miles

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

Front steering pulls to left when front wheels jacked up of ground

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 45,118 miles

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

Front steering pulls to left when front wheels of ground

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 45,118 miles

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

Front steering pulls to left when front wheels of ground

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 42,542 miles

all brake discs rusty

wants to steer left

Pass 29 Jan 2016 39,776 miles

steering wants to turn to the left

Pass 3 Feb 2015 37,800 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 37,150 miles

suspect fault on steering system,heavier on right turns

Fail 12 Feb 2013 35,081 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all brake discs have surface rust

suspect fault on steering system:heavier on right turns

Pass 12 Feb 2013 35,081 miles

all brake discs have surface rust

suspect fault on steering system:heavier on right turns

Pass 9 Feb 2012 33,201 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake disc has rust on inner side

suspect fault on steering system-slightly heavier on right turn

Pass 14 Jan 2011 32,143 miles

both front inner brake discs pittied a rusting

Pass 5 Feb 2010 29,356 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 25,703 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 25,703 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 21,990 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 20,325 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 15,749 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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YN02 VMP is a 2002 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YN02 VMP, 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 YN02 VMP registered?

YN02 VMP is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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