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BIL 7819

2004 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

57,841 mi
Last recorded57,841 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIL 7819
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 57,841 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 57,741 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 51,362 miles

Nearside Front 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 8 Mar 2023 46,853 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 46,498 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 46,311 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 45,255 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 45,255 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear wheel tight to turn by hand

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 44,960 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 44,525 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 43,974 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 42,685 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 42,255 miles

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)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 42,255 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 41,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 40,056 miles

front brake discs badly corroded on inner edge

Fail 6 Jun 2013 40,056 miles

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

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

front brake discs badly corroded on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2012 37,257 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 32,946 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 29,145 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 24,217 miles

both rear brake binding slightly

rear tyres near end of life

Pass 16 May 2008 19,921 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 14,350 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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BIL 7819 is a 2004 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BIL 7819, 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 BIL 7819 registered?

BIL 7819 is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is BIL 7819 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIL 7819 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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