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BG02 MHZ

2002 MG Tf 160

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,531 mi
Last recorded24,531 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2009
Typical for 2002 MG Tf 16038,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 MHZ
MakeMG
ModelTf 160
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2009 24,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

headlamp bulbs slightly different colour but show a white light on the beam tester

oil level on min level

suspension slightly hard

Fail 16 Jan 2009 24,526 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

headlamp bulbs slightly different colour but show a white light on the beam tester

oil level on min level

suspension slightly hard

Pass 17 May 2007 20,160 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 18,762 miles

How Reliable is the MG Tf 160?

Based on 503 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
4,634
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15
Direction indicator incorrect colour 13
parking brake recording little or no effort 10
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BG02 MHZ is a 2002 MG Tf 160 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 MG Tf 160 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 38,742 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 160 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG02 MHZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf 160 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this MG Tf 160 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG02 MHZ registered?

BG02 MHZ is a 2002 MG Tf 160, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is BG02 MHZ safe to buy?

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