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R400 KEY

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

62,763 mi
Last recorded62,763 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 KEY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 62,763 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 60,920 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 58,937 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 58,935 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 55,215 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 51,081 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front, lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 49,574 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 48,797 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 48,177 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 47,198 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 46,101 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 45,890 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 45,465 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 44,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 12 Mar 2013 43,035 miles

screenwashers frozen

Pass 16 Mar 2012 41,680 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 39,025 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 32,853 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 30,040 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2008 24,741 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 14,570 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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R400 KEY is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R400 KEY, 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 R400 KEY registered?

R400 KEY is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 25 May 2004.

Is R400 KEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R400 KEY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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