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YT02 ORG

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,489 mi
Last recorded101,489 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT02 ORG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 101,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

some surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Aug 2019 98,020 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 98,009 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 95,313 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front shock absorber lower bush starting to wear

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear brake pads starting to wear

Pass 3 Aug 2017 91,567 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 83,838 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 76,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 74,903 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 71,702 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 71,324 miles

rust on front and rear suspension

Fail 30 Apr 2012 71,324 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rust on front and rear suspension

Pass 21 Apr 2011 66,206 miles

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

n/s/front and o/s/front brake disc,s cororded

Fail 21 Apr 2011 66,206 miles

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

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

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

n/s/front and o/s/front brake disc,s cororded

Pass 17 Apr 2010 62,540 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 62,538 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 52,985 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 52,985 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2008 35,952 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 35,952 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 23,776 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 23,764 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 22,330 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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YT02 ORG is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YT02 ORG, 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 YT02 ORG registered?

YT02 ORG is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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