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OV04 VVW

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

44,646 mi
Last recorded44,646 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 VVW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 44,646 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Coolant leak at main front to rear metal coolant pipes ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 44,639 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Wishbone (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Coolant leak at main front to rear metal coolant pipes ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 44,395 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 41,361 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 36,387 miles

Lower part of screen has scratches from old blade

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 36,387 miles

Lower part of screen has scratches from old blade

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 29,732 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 29,732 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 29,537 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 25,839 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 22,031 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 22,031 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 17,562 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 13,022 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode on inside edge

rear brakes slightly sticking

Pass 8 Nov 2007 9,013 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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OV04 VVW is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VVW, 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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OV04 VVW is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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