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NJZ 229

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

45,512 mi
Last recorded45,512 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJZ 229
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 45,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 45,512 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 44,609 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 43,792 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 43,609 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 43,124 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 43,040 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front shock absorber lower joint has slight play

offside front shock absorber lower joint has slight play

parking brake performance only just met minimum requirements

Fail 4 Jun 2018 43,031 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

nearside front shock absorber lower joint has slight play

offside front shock absorber lower joint has slight play

parking brake performance only just met minimum requirements

Pass 9 Jun 2017 42,465 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 42,460 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 May 2016 40,929 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 37,744 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 37,743 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 34,777 miles

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2013 31,554 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 28,646 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

water pipes very rusty

Pass 5 May 2011 25,785 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 25,785 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 22,598 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 22,592 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 22,586 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 20,157 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 17,941 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 16,273 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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NJZ 229 is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 NJZ 229, 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 NJZ 229 registered?

NJZ 229 is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 9 March 2004.

Is NJZ 229 safe to buy?

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