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YY02 NMA

2002 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,096 mi
Last recorded76,096 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 76,096 miles

All brake discs slightly pitted

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 76,089 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

All brake discs slightly worn

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 74,787 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 74,787 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 74,007 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

advise catalytic converter rusty

Pass 28 Apr 2018 73,322 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 73,318 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 69,875 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 69,875 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 60,226 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 58,219 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 58,219 miles

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

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

Both subframes have slight corrosion.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust backbox deteriorated.

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 53,631 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 49,468 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 45,292 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 40,513 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 35,361 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 31,780 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 28,929 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 24,766 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 21,284 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 21,284 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 NMA is a 2002 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NMA, 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 YY02 NMA registered?

YY02 NMA is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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