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YY02 BTO

2002 MG Tf 160

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,462 mi
Last recorded65,462 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf 16038,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 BTO
MakeMG
ModelTf 160
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 65,462 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 65,460 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 64,817 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle has age related corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2007 64,698 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

radiator pipes under floor corroding

Pass 25 Oct 2006 62,951 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 61,495 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)

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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YY02 BTO is a 2002 MG Tf 160 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YY02 BTO, 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 YY02 BTO registered?

YY02 BTO is a 2002 MG Tf 160, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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