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WF02 TLV

2002 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

98,583 mi
Last recorded98,583 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF02 TLV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 98,583 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 98,582 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 96,773 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 94,876 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 94,875 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected offside rear door sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spare wheel carrier (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front inner disc face corroded due to standing

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened front of n/s/r subframe mounting bracket has been weld repaired (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe close to brae hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 93,492 miles

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spare wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 93,491 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spare wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 90,968 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 90,946 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 86,749 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 83,114 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 79,508 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 75,271 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 75,218 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 74,161 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 66,860 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 66,857 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 57,367 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 57,367 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 48,216 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 48,216 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 41,077 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 32,152 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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WF02 TLV is a 2002 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 WF02 TLV, 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 WF02 TLV registered?

WF02 TLV is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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