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YX02 WRO

2002 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

54,244 mi
Last recorded54,244 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 WRO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 54,244 miles

Oil leak ()

front and rear subframes have corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2017 54,244 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

front and rear subframes have corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2016 49,806 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 49,706 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 44,680 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 42,079 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

offside number plate light cover broken

Fail 19 Mar 2014 42,079 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

exhaust strap broken but exhaust not insecure

offside number plate light cover broken

Pass 15 Jun 2013 40,685 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 40,606 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 39,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 39,365 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 37,300 miles

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

handbrake efficiency only just met requirements but ok at test

Fail 18 Apr 2011 37,299 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2010 34,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 31,830 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2009 31,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 28,102 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 25,382 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 22,989 miles

rear number plate discolourd

Fail 7 Apr 2006 22,928 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering connection has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

rear number plate discoulered

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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YX02 WRO is a 2002 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YX02 WRO, 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 YX02 WRO registered?

YX02 WRO is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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