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X88 MGN

2004 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,186 mi
Last recorded46,186 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX88 MGN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 46,186 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 43,552 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 40,488 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 40,241 miles

imbalance between parking brakes

imbalance between rear brakes

Fail 13 Oct 2023 40,241 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

imbalance between parking brakes

imbalance between rear brakes

Pass 25 Oct 2022 39,275 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 37,407 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 35,393 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 35,365 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 31,704 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 28,820 miles

Headlamp aims just within set limits.

Underside and brake ferrules quite corroded.

Fail 9 May 2018 28,820 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aims just within set limits.

Underside and brake ferrules quite corroded.

Pass 15 May 2017 28,247 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 27,452 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 27,151 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 26,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 26,586 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 25,284 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 25,284 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 23,919 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 22,302 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 20,619 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 20,619 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 19,050 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 17,678 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 15,495 miles

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

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

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

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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X88 MGN is a 2004 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X88 MGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X88 MGN registered?

X88 MGN is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is X88 MGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X88 MGN shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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