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KD04 RVL

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

146,311 mi
Last recorded146,311 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD04 RVL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 146,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 146,289 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 142,524 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 134,962 miles

Exhaust mid and rear sections corroded.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at lowest point (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Slight play in a suspension component.

Fail 29 Apr 2017 134,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened chalked. (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust mid and rear sections corroded.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at lowest point (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Slight play in a suspension component.

Pass 6 May 2016 129,321 miles

Exhaust strap broken.

Nsf and osf tyres, outer radial groove close to legal limit.

Nsr and osr suspension arms have slight play. (chalked)

Nsr and osr top balljoints have slight play.(chalked)

On full lock the osf anti roll bar link is close to the brake disc

Unable to clearly see inner brake pads.

Fail 6 May 2016 129,321 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust strap broken.

Nsf and osf tyres, outer radial groove close to legal limit.

Nsr and osr suspension arms have slight play. (chalked)

Nsr and osr top balljoints have slight play.(chalked)

On full lock the osf anti roll bar link is close to the brake disc

Unable to clearly see inner brake pads.

Pass 11 May 2015 123,478 miles

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

Outer edge wear to both front tyres

Slight play in nearside rear top ball joint

Fail 11 May 2015 123,478 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Outer edge wear to both front tyres

Parking brake warning lamp on

Slight play in nearside rear top ball joint

Pass 24 Apr 2014 116,450 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nsf tyre outer radial grove close to wear limit.

Osf tyre outer radial groove close to wear limit.

Slight play in the osf lower ball joint.

Slight split in the osf wiper blade.

Fail 24 Apr 2014 116,450 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake discs in poor condition.

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nsf tyre outer radial grove close to wear limit.

Osf tyre outer radial groove close to wear limit.

Slight play in the osf lower ball joint.

Slight split in the osf wiper blade.

Pass 7 May 2013 111,135 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 110,990 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 101,882 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 90,216 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 89,932 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 78,890 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 66,673 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 66,673 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2008 54,453 miles

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

cracking to front tyre treads

Fail 10 May 2008 54,453 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

cracking to front tyre treads

Pass 10 May 2007 41,470 miles

rear pads wearing low

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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KD04 RVL is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KD04 RVL, 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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KD04 RVL is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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