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PL53 RBO

2004 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

16,080 mi
Last recorded16,080 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 RBO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 16,080 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 11,331 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 11,272 miles

Front brake disc inner surface corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2003 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2003 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear sill starting to corrode

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2003 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2003 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear sill starting to corrode

Rear brake disc inner surface corrosion

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 11,265 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front brake disc inner surface corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2003 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2003 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear sill starting to corrode

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2003 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2003 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear sill starting to corrode

Rear brake disc inner surface corrosion

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 11,167 miles

Front Brake disc surfaces corroded

Nearside Front Tyre 20 year old

Nearside Rear Tyre 20 year old

Offside Front Tyre 20 year old

Offside Rear Tyre 20 year old

Rear Brake disc surfaces corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2022 11,120 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 10,357 miles

All tyres over 10 years old. Manufacturer date 2003

Fail 30 Mar 2021 10,357 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

All brake discs have slight surface corrosion

All tyres over 10 years old. Manufacturer date 2003

Pass 23 Mar 2020 8,060 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 7,333 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 6,926 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 6,009 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 5,647 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 4,423 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 4,155 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 3,338 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 2,459 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 2,117 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 1,898 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 1,594 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 1,437 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 1,136 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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PL53 RBO is a 2004 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PL53 RBO, 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 PL53 RBO registered?

PL53 RBO is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is PL53 RBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL53 RBO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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