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ND04 VLL

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

51,408 mi
Last recorded51,408 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND04 VLL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 51,408 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body hydraulic clutch pipe corroded and rubbing on coolant pipe

Pass 12 Sep 2018 51,057 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

under body hydraulic clutch pipe corroded and rubbing on coolant pipe

Pass 14 Sep 2017 50,125 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 50,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

clutch pipe insecure

Pass 16 Sep 2016 49,385 miles

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 16 Sep 2016 49,385 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2015 48,569 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

clutch pipe corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2015 48,536 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

clutch pipe corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 48,099 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 48,099 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 46,557 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 45,632 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 45,632 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 42,191 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front and rear discs pitted

Fail 8 Aug 2011 42,190 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front and rear discs pitted

Pass 22 Jun 2010 36,480 miles

n/s/f track rod end worn

rear tyres worn 2mm

Pass 4 Jul 2009 30,135 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 27,324 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 27,324 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2007 23,372 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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ND04 VLL is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ND04 VLL, 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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ND04 VLL is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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