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LR04 VLB

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,631 mi
Last recorded80,631 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 VLB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 80,631 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 80,631 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective X2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 78,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 78,007 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component likely to become detached wish bone (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 74,656 miles

Engine cover and Full Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2017 72,397 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 69,847 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 69,847 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 65,907 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 60,646 miles

n/s parking brake down on effort

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2013 53,679 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 49,245 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 49,245 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 43,851 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 43,851 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 38,360 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 38,360 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 31,219 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 19,311 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2007 13,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2007 13,437 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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LR04 VLB is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LR04 VLB, 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 LR04 VLB registered?

LR04 VLB is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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