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PL53 RDO

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

28,276 mi
Last recorded28,276 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 RDO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 28,276 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 28,150 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 27,966 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 27,722 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 27,722 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 27,505 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 27,000 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 26,627 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 26,146 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 25,588 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 25,127 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 24,632 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 24,123 miles

Front and rear discs slight corroded worn on faces

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 23,321 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 22,459 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 22,459 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 21,543 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 19,240 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 16,644 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)

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 19 Jan 2009 14,398 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 13,755 miles

ALL BRAKE DISC,S ARE CORRODING [LACK OF USE]

Pass 25 Jan 2007 11,412 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 RDO is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver 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 RDO, 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 PL53 RDO registered?

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

Is PL53 RDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL53 RDO 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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