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S123 RTL

2004 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

28,194 mi
Last recorded28,194 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Mgf45,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS123 RTL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 28,194 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 26,445 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 25,234 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 24,133 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 23,418 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 21,897 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint also has play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 21,348 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 20,096 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 19,075 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 17,981 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 17,593 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 16,447 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 15,239 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 13,888 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 12,595 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 11,335 miles

Cut o/s/f inner tyre wall

Pass 1 Dec 2009 10,235 miles

Cut in o/s/f inner tyre wall.

Fail 27 Nov 2009 10,170 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Cut in o/s/f inner tyre wall.

Pass 10 Dec 2008 9,171 miles

WIPER BLADES POOR

Pass 6 Dec 2007 8,136 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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S123 RTL is a 2004 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2004 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 45,588 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S123 RTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this MG Mgf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S123 RTL registered?

S123 RTL is a 2004 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is S123 RTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S123 RTL shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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