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R16 DRP

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,053 mi
Last recorded38,053 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 DRP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 38,053 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 38,053 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 37,003 miles

exhaust system is corroded

front brake discs are pitted

srs light is on

both front tyres are perishing outer sidewalls and in treads

Pass 22 Dec 2011 34,468 miles

some perishing to rear tyres

Fail 21 Dec 2011 34,452 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

some perishing to rear tyres

Pass 30 Dec 2010 31,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 24,889 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres slightly perrished

Pass 14 Jul 2008 19,980 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 19,015 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 11,682 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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R16 DRP is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R16 DRP, 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 R16 DRP registered?

R16 DRP is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is R16 DRP safe to buy?

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