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RK52 DLY

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,569 mi
Last recorded28,569 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 DLY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 28,569 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 28,020 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 27,570 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 26,451 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 25,133 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 23,774 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 23,730 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 21,632 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 20,710 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 19,842 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 19,842 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 29 Oct 2014 18,144 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 17,241 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 16,600 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 16,600 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 16,066 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside rear brake disc corroded on inner surface

Pass 23 Oct 2010 15,257 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 14,673 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 13,611 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 12,550 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 10,965 miles

both rear disc showing slight corrosion

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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RK52 DLY is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RK52 DLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK52 DLY registered?

RK52 DLY is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 11 November 2002.

Is RK52 DLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK52 DLY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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