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AV04 RAP

2004 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,166 mi
Last recorded80,166 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 RAP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 80,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 23 Jun 2025 79,783 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

metal hydraulic pipes cleaned and greased

reverse lights not working

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 10 Jun 2025 79,775 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure corroded (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded also hydraulic clutch ?

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

reverse lights not working

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 31 May 2024 78,978 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward most lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 78,968 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward most lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 78,335 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward most lower arm, outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 76,167 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 76,158 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 72,462 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear clutch rigid pipe at rear corroded

Fail 13 May 2021 72,455 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear clutch rigid pipe at rear corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2020 68,816 miles

Offside Rear slight play in wheel bearing, not major

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 68,785 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 May 2018 68,625 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 68,508 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 63,642 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

high level stop light not working

Fail 30 Jan 2016 63,642 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

high level stop light not working

Pass 2 Feb 2015 57,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 49,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

eml on

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 12 Oct 2013 46,045 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 359,894 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2012 359,894 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 28,284 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)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 28,284 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 21,553 miles

front discs slightly scored

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2010 17,060 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 15,601 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 13,443 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 10,971 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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AV04 RAP is a 2004 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV04 RAP, 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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AV04 RAP is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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