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YX02 WTG

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,132 mi
Last recorded129,132 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 WTG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2024 129,132 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear subframe showings of corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2021 128,666 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

both rear inner sills showing corrosion.

Pass 21 Sep 2020 128,030 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody has been covered with underseal

Pass 12 Aug 2019 126,420 miles

stone chip on windsreen

Fail 9 Aug 2019 126,420 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned incorrect image (4.1.4 (a))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s low effort (1.4.1 (a))

stone chip on windsreen

Pass 30 Jun 2018 123,501 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth split (1.1.2 (c))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 123,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 119,634 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 114,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake warning light flashing on

Fail 21 Jun 2016 114,129 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake warning light flashing on

Pass 20 Jun 2015 107,923 miles

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

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)

engine fault light on

Fail 20 Jun 2015 107,923 miles

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

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

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)

engine fault light on

Pass 26 Jun 2014 95,571 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 70,720 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 70,705 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2012 70,705 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2011 69,310 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 68,419 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 May 2011 68,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2010 61,369 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 48,177 miles

offside front tyre slightly perished in between tread

Pass 29 Nov 2007 39,409 miles

noise at rear n/s wheel when rotated

Fail 29 Nov 2007 39,409 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

noise at rear n/s wheel when rotated

slight lateral movement in front and rear hubs at n/s

Pass 13 Oct 2006 27,698 miles

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

Offside 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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YX02 WTG is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YX02 WTG, 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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YX02 WTG is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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