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YY02 BVU

2002 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,712 mi
Last recorded41,712 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 BVU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 41,712 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 40,753 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 40,126 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 39,458 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 38,847 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 37,969 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 37,667 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 36,945 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 35,589 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 34,374 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 34,374 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high x2 (1.8)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 29,346 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 29,346 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 24,934 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 20,808 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 20,288 miles

all tyres cracking in treads

Pass 4 Jan 2011 19,910 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 19,585 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 19,074 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 18,571 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 17,854 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 16,811 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 BVU is a 2002 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BVU, 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

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What year was YY02 BVU registered?

YY02 BVU is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 20 March 2002.

Is YY02 BVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY02 BVU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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