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OV04 LVB

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,210 mi
Last recorded72,210 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 LVB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 72,210 miles

EML Iluminated indicating a fault

Windscreen cracked below dashboard binacle. Not affecting drivers view

Fail 7 May 2014 71,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2014 71,211 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 69,870 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 67,972 miles

nsf top ball joint slight play

osf top ball joint slight play

Pass 11 Feb 2011 67,926 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)

corrosion to nearside rear brake disc

Pass 30 Jan 2010 62,615 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 62,615 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 52,931 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 41,606 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)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 41,606 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 31,141 miles

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

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

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

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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OV04 LVB is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV04 LVB, 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 OV04 LVB registered?

OV04 LVB is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is OV04 LVB safe to buy?

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