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RA04 DVP

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,701 mi
Last recorded71,701 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 DVP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 71,701 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 68,629 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 68,535 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 65,573 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 64,074 miles

rear brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2014 61,204 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 61,038 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 57,178 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 9 Aug 2012 53,233 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 27 Jul 2012 52,866 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 29 Sep 2011 51,181 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 51,181 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 48,800 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 43,984 miles

front disks pads low front rear nsf tyer

Pass 31 May 2008 37,204 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 29,169 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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RA04 DVP is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RA04 DVP, 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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RA04 DVP is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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