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SG54 DWP

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,781 mi
Last recorded58,781 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG54 DWP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 58,781 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 58,776 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 58,262 miles

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

near side outer door handle in poor condition.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 57,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

subframes corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 54,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front to rear coolant pipes signs of corrosion

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear discs slight wear

Fail 7 Mar 2012 54,557 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front to rear coolant pipes signs of corrosion

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear discs slight wear

slight deterioration to both front wiper blades

Pass 10 Mar 2011 51,071 miles

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

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

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

front to rear coolant pipes signs of corrosion

slight corrosion to front subframe

Pass 19 Mar 2010 45,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside front tyre nearing wear markers and perishing

offside front tyre worn and perishing

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Mar 2009 40,868 miles

Both front tyres are a bit cracked in tread.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant stains on front of engine but no visible leak.

Pass 3 Oct 2008 35,772 miles

both front tyres cracking/deteriating

Fail 1 Oct 2008 35,765 miles

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

both front tyres cracking/deteriating

Pass 14 Mar 2008 30,104 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 30,104 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)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SG54 DWP is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SG54 DWP, 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 SG54 DWP registered?

SG54 DWP is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is SG54 DWP safe to buy?

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