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DRH 135

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,132 mi
Last recorded23,132 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRH 135
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2025 23,132 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 23,079 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 23,040 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 22,950 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 22,877 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 22,837 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 22,790 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 22,703 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 22,664 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 22,624 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 22,591 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 22,537 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 22,469 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 22,445 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 22,294 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 22,001 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 21,806 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 21,706 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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DRH 135 is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DRH 135, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DRH 135 registered?

DRH 135 is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is DRH 135 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRH 135 shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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