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RN04 RKY

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,172 mi
Last recorded62,172 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 RKY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 62,172 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 62,172 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 59,448 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 59,448 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 56,628 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 56,628 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 56,315 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 56,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front lower shock mount slight play

Pass 17 Jun 2015 55,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

marks on windscreen caused by wiper blade

Pass 20 Jun 2014 55,087 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 54,334 miles

front and rear suspension and subframes covered in surface rust

rear tyres getting low

Pass 5 May 2011 52,448 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear exaust bracket rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2010 48,124 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 418,108 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

eng man light on

rear brake discs inner faces badley corroded.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 43,036 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE TRACK ROD END BALL JOINTS

Pass 16 Jun 2008 38,795 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges.

Pass 11 Jun 2007 30,587 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 30,587 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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RN04 RKY is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RN04 RKY, 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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RN04 RKY is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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