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MG51 DOG

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

32,175 mi
Last recorded32,175 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG51 DOG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 32,175 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 31,897 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 30,686 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 30,509 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 30,161 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 30,161 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 29,663 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play in o/s/f track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 28,842 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 28,609 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 26,952 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2017 26,947 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 23,333 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 22,774 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 22,286 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 21,405 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 20,885 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 19,674 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 16,909 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside + nearside rear tyre edges worn

slight play in nearside front steering tie rod

Pass 6 Mar 2009 14,019 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 12,051 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 10,960 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 10,960 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

flucuation in offside front brake readings.

front discs corroded/scored.

metal in all tyres.

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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MG51 DOG is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MG51 DOG, 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 MG51 DOG registered?

MG51 DOG is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 18 May 2004.

Is MG51 DOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MG51 DOG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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