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PL02 XLH

2002 MG Tf 160

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

50,957 mi
Last recorded50,957 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Tf 16038,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 XLH
MakeMG
ModelTf 160
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 50,957 miles

front discs corroded

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2015 50,689 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 50,535 miles

front brake discs corroding inner surface

rear brake discs corroded on inner surface

Fail 2 Sep 2014 50,530 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake discs corroding inner surface

rear brake discs corroded on inner surface

Pass 26 Jul 2013 50,256 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 50,256 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 49,898 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 49,253 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2010 48,930 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 48,016 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 46,533 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 41,866 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 23,182 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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PL02 XLH is a 2002 MG Tf 160 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PL02 XLH, 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 PL02 XLH registered?

PL02 XLH is a 2002 MG Tf 160, first registered on 19 July 2002.

Is PL02 XLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL02 XLH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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