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P13 CSB

2001 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,167 mi
Last recorded46,167 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Tf53,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP13 CSB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 46,167 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 45,397 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 45,397 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 44,946 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 43,760 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 41,901 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres Cracking in tread. Nearside rear 2/3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 41,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 41,294 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 39,872 miles

Offside Front tyre perish cracked

suspension low

Pass 22 Jul 2017 38,645 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 14 Jul 2016 37,295 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Pass 28 Jul 2015 36,827 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 36,546 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 36,546 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 36,387 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 35,345 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 34,795 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 33,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 28,399 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 24,739 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 24,739 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 21,315 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 21,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 17,372 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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P13 CSB is a 2001 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P13 CSB, 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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What year was P13 CSB registered?

P13 CSB is a 2001 MG Tf, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is P13 CSB safe to buy?

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