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G4 OVM

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

32,372 mi
Last recorded32,372 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 OVM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 32,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 31,853 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 31,849 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 30,965 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 30,965 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 29,840 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 27,464 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine management light on

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner face of discs

front tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 13 Apr 2018 27,464 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine management light on

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner face of discs

front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 16 Jun 2017 25,052 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 22,856 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 20,905 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 18,161 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 18,128 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 15,326 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 12,531 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 10,160 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2010 7,840 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 6,772 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 6,772 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 5,210 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 3,918 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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G4 OVM is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 G4 OVM, 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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G4 OVM is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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