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G77 SLA

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,969 mi
Last recorded69,969 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG77 SLA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 69,969 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 69,681 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 69,204 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 68,583 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 68,225 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 68,221 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2021 67,919 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 66,000 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 63,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside parking brake effort could be improved

Pass 9 Sep 2016 62,418 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 57,886 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 53,745 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 50,821 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 44,912 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 39,872 miles

near side rear top ball joint has slight play in it

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 34,370 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 28,595 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 28,578 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 20,663 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 20,620 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 14,146 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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G77 SLA is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G77 SLA, 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 G77 SLA registered?

G77 SLA is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is G77 SLA safe to buy?

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