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YY02 BVL

2002 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

59,717 mi
Last recorded59,717 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 BVL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 59,717 miles

EML dont illuminate

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 59,698 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

EML dont illuminate

Electrical wiring insecure both battery terminals loose (4.11 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 59,433 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrision on under side of car

knocking from steering rack

Pass 8 Nov 2021 59,420 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 57,925 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 57,925 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 56,323 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 56,323 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 55,705 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 54,473 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 54,364 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 51,382 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 51,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 49,916 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 47,665 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 44,873 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 41,627 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 41,627 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2010 38,626 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 35,657 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 35,657 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2008 32,502 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 32,502 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 29,726 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 24,526 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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YY02 BVL is a 2002 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YY02 BVL, 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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YY02 BVL is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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