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210 SAF

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

20,868 mi
Last recorded20,868 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration210 SAF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 20,868 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear stop light not working

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 20,854 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 20,624 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both shocks (2.7.4)

both front tyres perished

Pass 29 Jun 2016 19,485 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all four (2.7.4)

offside front brake grabbing

Pass 1 Jul 2015 18,311 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 18,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 16,739 miles

centre brake light inoperative

Pass 18 Jun 2013 15,659 miles

Centre Brake Lamp Not Working

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 15,659 miles

Centre Brake Lamp Not Working

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 14,635 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 13,598 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 13,598 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 12,048 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 10,462 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 8,409 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 6,170 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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210 SAF is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2004 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 43,805 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 210 SAF, 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 22 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 210 SAF registered?

210 SAF is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is 210 SAF safe to buy?

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