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GD02 YYG

2001 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,488 mi
Last recorded86,488 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 MG Tf53,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 YYG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 86,488 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 84,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 78,168 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 73,887 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 69,287 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 7 Dec 2016 69,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 23 Oct 2015 62,336 miles

Centre stop lamp not working (unable to determine if connected)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside door mirror mount worn

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

Offside Rear tyre outer wall splits forming

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn and split

Fail 20 Oct 2015 62,300 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Centre stop lamp not working (unable to determine if connected)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside door mirror mount worn

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (1.8)

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

Offside Rear tyre outer wall splits forming

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn and split

Pass 16 Oct 2014
Fail 15 Oct 2014 55,636 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 49,476 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 47,412 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 47,524 miles

rear discs slighty pitted

Pass 12 Nov 2010 47,524 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front and rear discs slighty pitted

Pass 14 Oct 2009 44,336 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 44,334 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 31,928 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 31,927 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 18,030 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 18,030 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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GD02 YYG is a 2001 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 53,420 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 GD02 YYG, 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 25 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GD02 YYG is a 2001 MG Tf, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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