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J77 APL

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

72,554 mi
Last recorded72,554 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ77 APL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 72,554 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 70,904 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Jul 2024 68,399 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 65,561 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 62,626 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 59,502 miles

some bulbs in high level brake light not working

Fail 19 Jul 2021 59,420 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

some bulbs in high level brake light not working

Pass 10 Aug 2020 55,411 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 50,437 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 46,957 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 43,858 miles

Nearside Rear shocker damp

Pass 9 Apr 2016 41,918 miles

Nearside Rear shocker damp

signs of been a coolant leak

Pass 11 Apr 2015 39,812 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 38,779 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)

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 25 Apr 2013 37,509 miles

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

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

offside front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 24 Apr 2012 36,374 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 35,511 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 34,820 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 34,818 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 33,724 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 33,724 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 32,797 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 29,687 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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J77 APL is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 J77 APL, 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 J77 APL registered?

J77 APL is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 27 April 2004.

Is J77 APL safe to buy?

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