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PL 762

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,542 mi
Last recorded23,542 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL 762
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 23,542 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 22,874 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 21,757 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 21,309 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & rear (slight corrosion) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 21,029 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 20,580 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2018 17,867 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 17,546 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 17,546 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 17,505 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 17,505 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 16,978 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 16,565 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 16,343 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2012 15,972 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2011 15,500 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 14,519 miles

o/s/r shock absorber damp

Fail 17 Jun 2009 13,343 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 13,343 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 11,490 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 9,538 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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PL 762 is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PL 762, 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 PL 762 registered?

PL 762 is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is PL 762 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL 762 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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