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4528 NK

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,601 mi
Last recorded51,601 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4528 NK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 51,601 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 51,050 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 50,626 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 50,359 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brakepipes heavily greased. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 50,145 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears pitted inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 49,806 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 49,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement up lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 49,375 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement up lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 47,744 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 46,860 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 45,759 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 45,759 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2016 44,420 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 40,230 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 34,916 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 30,440 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 27,027 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 23,649 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 19,283 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 16,718 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 14,198 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 10,723 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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4528 NK is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 4528 NK, 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 4528 NK registered?

4528 NK is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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