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NCR 8Y

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

23,631 mi
Last recorded23,631 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCR 8Y
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 23,631 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 23,401 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 23,108 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 22,736 miles

slight rust on discs due to being stood

Pass 13 Oct 2021 22,559 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 22,556 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 21,679 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 19,908 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 19,349 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 18,437 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1.52%---- max 0.50% (7.3.D.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 May 2016 17,918 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 17,760 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2014 17,511 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 17,413 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 17,409 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 16,554 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 16,554 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 14,212 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 13,738 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 13,738 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 13,175 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 13,175 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 11,221 miles

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

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

object in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 25 Jan 2008 11,221 miles

object in nearside rear tyre tread

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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NCR 8Y is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NCR 8Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NCR 8Y registered?

NCR 8Y is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 28 July 2004.

Is NCR 8Y safe to buy?

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