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G2 JLP

2004 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

28,958 mi
Last recorded28,958 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 JLP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 28,958 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 28,787 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 27,843 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 27,127 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 26,253 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 25,010 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 24,079 miles

Nearside Rear abs drive shaft fitted to a non abs vehicle

Fail 23 May 2018 24,079 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear abs drive shaft fitted to a non abs vehicle

Pass 10 Apr 2017 23,487 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear ABS Drive Shaft Fitted To A Non ABS Vehicle

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 23,487 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 21,550 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 19,822 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 17,505 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 16,819 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 16,083 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 16,083 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 15,328 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 15,328 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 14,334 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 13,836 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 12,736 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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G2 JLP is a 2004 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 G2 JLP, 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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G2 JLP is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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