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S31 RUD

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

39,171 mi
Last recorded39,171 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 RUD
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 39,171 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 38,034 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 36,828 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 36,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2022 34,979 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 32,140 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 31,625 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 31,281 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 30,844 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 30,618 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 29,960 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 29,960 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 29,490 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 29,290 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 29,054 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 27,794 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 26,366 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 25,215 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 23,758 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 22,509 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 20,529 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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S31 RUD is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc 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 S31 RUD, 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 S31 RUD registered?

S31 RUD is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 20 April 2004.

Is S31 RUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S31 RUD 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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