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BW04 RNJ

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

59,202 mi
Last recorded59,202 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 RNJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 59,202 miles

Central Lower Coolant leak Note : Engine coolant pipes front to rear heavily corroded. ()

Central Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower floor cross member heavily bent. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Exhaust box and clamp heavily corroded.

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

General corrosion to front and rear sub-frames / suspension and brake system parts.

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock absorber mount to top suspension wishbone arm worn / knocking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll D - Bushes worn / knocking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust box strap and clamp missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view Plastic window fitted to soft top roof fully stained / faded. (3.2 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective Note : rotational / one way directional tyre fitted. ()

Pass 10 Jul 2014 58,029 miles

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2013 54,343 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 54,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 46,113 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 39,638 miles

Slight pitting on o/s/r brake disc inner face.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 33,199 miles

vehicle under tray damaged

Fail 6 Jul 2010 33,199 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)

vehicle under tray damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2009 27,526 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 27,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 21,290 miles

o/s/r + n/s/r road wheel buckled

Fail 23 Jun 2008 21,290 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r + n/s/r road wheel buckled

Pass 3 Aug 2007 14,215 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 14,215 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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BW04 RNJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BW04 RNJ, 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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BW04 RNJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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