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OV54 LYU

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

11,742 mi
Last recorded11,742 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 LYU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 11,742 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 10,150 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Jun 2014 10,150 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Jun 2013 9,560 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 8,704 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 8,011 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 6,652 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 5,046 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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OV54 LYU is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OV54 LYU, 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

How do I check the history of OV54 LYU?

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What year was OV54 LYU registered?

OV54 LYU is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 27 October 2004.

Is OV54 LYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV54 LYU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OV54 LYU have outstanding finance?

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