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BJ02 UPT

2002 MG Tf

Blue Lpg 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,146 mi
Last recorded66,146 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 UPT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 66,146 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 55,178 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 51,145 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front bumper is damaged

o/s front tyre has cracks in tread

o/s rear shock lower bush bolt loose / worn bush

o/s rear tyre 2mm

washers could be improved

Fail 11 Jun 2013 51,145 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front bumper is damaged

o/s front tyre has cracks in tread

o/s rear shock lower bush bolt loose / worn bush

o/s rear tyre 2mm

washers could be improved

Pass 11 Jun 2012 47,510 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 43,102 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre starting to split

Fail 5 Nov 2009 37,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 37,814 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 33,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 27,943 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 22,725 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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BJ02 UPT is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BJ02 UPT, 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 BJ02 UPT registered?

BJ02 UPT is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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