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YW02 OLV

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,591 mi
Last recorded82,591 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW02 OLV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 82,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear discs worn and corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2009 75,064 miles

Slight corrosion on brake pipes.

Pass 8 Dec 2008 70,985 miles

slight corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

Fail 3 Dec 2008 70,952 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nsf tyre on legal limit of tread 1.6mm recommend change

slight corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

Pass 11 Dec 2007 67,633 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Front tyres worn on edges

NSF upper ball joint play/wear

brake pedal stiff servo dipping at test and efficiency ok at test

front brake imbalance 20%

judder on brakes

Fail 10 Dec 2007 67,616 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Brake pedal stiff. Efficiency okay at test.

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Front tyres worn on edges

NSF upper ball joint play/wear

Pass 13 Dec 2006 64,550 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 64,550 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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YW02 OLV is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YW02 OLV, 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

How do I check the history of YW02 OLV?

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What year was YW02 OLV registered?

YW02 OLV is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 25 April 2002.

Is YW02 OLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW02 OLV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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