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KD04 RVM

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,586 mi
Last recorded65,586 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD04 RVM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 65,586 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 64,929 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded

Both coolant pipes very corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorbor bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 64,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All brake discs slightly corroded

Both coolant pipes very corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorbor bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2015 64,688 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 626,825 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 63,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 63,400 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 60,104 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 56,052 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 56,051 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 50,871 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 50,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 41,379 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 41,375 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 33,577 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 26,300 miles

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

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

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

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 RVM is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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