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YN02 WRT

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

55,408 mi
Last recorded55,408 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN02 WRT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 55,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underside of vehicle has extensive corrosion advise to clean and "wax oil"

new catalytic convertor fitted minor leaks on joints clamps

Fail 12 Oct 2020 55,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underside of vehicle has extensive corrosion advise to clean and "wax oil"

Pass 1 Oct 2019 55,056 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 55,055 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 55,041 miles

Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 55,019 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 55,017 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 54,928 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 54,917 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine warning light on

Pass 11 Sep 2014 54,610 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake discs rusty

all underside of vehicle and subfreames starting to corroad

Fail 9 Sep 2014 54,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake discs rusty

all underside of vehicle and subfreames starting to corroad

Pass 18 Jul 2013 54,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 54,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 18 May 2012 49,722 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2011 49,682 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 48,496 miles

rear brake discs slightley pitted

Pass 24 Feb 2009 41,841 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 35,351 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 32,707 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 32,707 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 28,036 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 WRT is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 YN02 WRT, 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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YN02 WRT is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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