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R15 BMR

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,969 mi
Last recorded39,969 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 BMR
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 39,969 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 39,920 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 35,384 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 34,134 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 31,637 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear brake pads heat damaged

Offside Rear brake signs of heat build up

Pass 18 Jul 2018 30,303 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 30,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 29,694 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 29,575 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 29,324 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 28,521 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 26,984 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 26,144 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 25,311 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 23,872 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 23,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 11,942 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 10,445 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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R15 BMR is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R15 BMR, 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 R15 BMR registered?

R15 BMR is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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