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NV04 HBC

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,127 mi
Last recorded36,127 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV04 HBC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 36,127 miles

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Jun 2024 35,434 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 35,027 miles

centre stop light inoperative unsure whether connected

underside heavy undersealed

Pass 18 Aug 2021 34,683 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 34,555 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 33,966 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 33,916 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 33,211 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 33,211 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. Won't adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2016 32,435 miles

centre stop light inop

Pass 13 Jun 2015 31,519 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 30,307 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 26,863 miles

front brake discs and pads require replacement in aprox 6000 miles

Fail 1 May 2012 26,863 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake discs and pads require replacement in aprox 6000 miles

Pass 31 Mar 2011 23,160 miles

nearside and offside front discs fitted !

nearside and offside rear discs pitted !

Pass 20 Oct 2009 17,833 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 12,151 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 4,073 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 3,871 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 3,871 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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NV04 HBC is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NV04 HBC, 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 NV04 HBC registered?

NV04 HBC is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is NV04 HBC safe to buy?

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