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DV04 LPA

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,577 mi
Last recorded63,577 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 LPA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2014 63,577 miles

Centre exhaust strap corroded but system fully supported

Centre stop light been disconnected

Pass 18 Feb 2013 62,817 miles

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

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

Under coolant pipes corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2011 55,449 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 55,438 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

accident repair to o/s

battery loose

o/s/f tyre cracked

Pass 12 Mar 2010 52,410 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust systerm corroded

offside front tyre perished and worn

slight play in nearside front hub area

underbody covers fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2010 52,410 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust systerm corroded

offside front tyre perished and worn

slight play in nearside front hub area

underbody covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2009 48,036 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 48,036 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2008 31,795 miles

Nearside Inner brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 25,897 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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DV04 LPA is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DV04 LPA, 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 DV04 LPA registered?

DV04 LPA is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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