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MGZ 1228

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,081 mi
Last recorded30,081 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGZ 1228
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 30,081 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 30,070 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 28,859 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 28,064 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 26,849 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 26,681 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 26,113 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 25,990 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 25,688 miles

Nearside Front TYRE DETERIATED

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2016 25,243 miles

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

Offside INNER STEERING RACK END HAS SLIGHT PLAY

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 24,875 miles

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

both inner rack ends have slight knocking noise

n/s front tyre slightly deteriated

Pass 25 Mar 2014 24,386 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)

o/s front wheel has slight play detected

Pass 20 Mar 2013 23,812 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake servo assisatance appears to be quite poor

Pass 1 Mar 2012 22,977 miles

exhaust rusting

small chips front screen and faint scratch

Fail 1 Mar 2012 22,977 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust rusting

small chips front screen and faint scratch

Pass 30 Mar 2011 21,802 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 21,801 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 18,772 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 16,928 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 14,850 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 14,107 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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MGZ 1228 is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MGZ 1228, 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 MGZ 1228 registered?

MGZ 1228 is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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