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RL04 NPD

2004 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

94,925 mi
Last recorded94,925 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 NPD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 94,925 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 88,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 83,464 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 82,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2021 80,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 80,583 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 79,806 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 79,432 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 79,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 78,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 77,337 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 74,878 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 72,189 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 69,691 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 69,691 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 67,617 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Sep 2013 67,617 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 66,622 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 66,622 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 62,972 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 61,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 50,065 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 36,124 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 36,116 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 29,712 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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RL04 NPD is a 2004 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RL04 NPD, 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 RL04 NPD registered?

RL04 NPD is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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