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S7 LWJ 2004 MG TF

  • Red
  • Petrol
  • 1,588 cc
  • 61,124 miles

MOT history

Attention

MOT expired on 31 July 2017.

  • 16Tests
  • 9Passed
  • 7Failed
  • 26Advisories
  1. 20 Feb 2021 Fail 61,124 mi 2 failures · 1 advisory

    Failures

    • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

    Advisories

    • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm bushes bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. 10 Feb 2021 Fail 61,108 mi 3 failures · 1 advisory

    Failures

    • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

    Advisories

    • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm bushes bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. 1 Aug 2016 Pass 61,093 mi 1 advisory

    Advisories

    • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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  1. 1 Aug 2016 Fail 61,093 mi 1 repaired during the test · 1 advisory

    Repaired during the test

    • Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Advisories

    • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. 26 Mar 2015 Pass 59,599 mi No advisories
  3. 25 Mar 2015 Fail 59,596 mi 3 failures

    Failures

    • 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)
    • Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  4. 26 Mar 2014 Fail 57,065 mi 2 repaired during the test · 5 advisories

    Repaired during the test

    • Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Advisories

    • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • all four shockers have slight movement in the lowwer bush
  5. 26 Mar 2014 Pass 57,065 mi 5 advisories

    Advisories

    • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • all four shockers have slight movement in the lowwer bush
  6. 26 Mar 2013 Pass 51,154 mi 2 advisories

    Advisories

    • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  7. 21 Mar 2013 Fail 51,078 mi 2 failures · 4 advisories

    Failures

    • Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

    Advisories

    • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Nearside Rear 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)
    • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  8. 5 Mar 2012 Pass 45,827 mi 5 advisories

    Advisories

    • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • front brake discs rusty and worn but brake efficiencies at the time of test were good
    • front tyres cracking all over
  9. 28 Feb 2011 Pass 45,263 mi 1 advisory

    Advisories

    • both front brake discs are worn
  10. 9 Mar 2009 Pass 30,527 mi No advisories
  11. 20 Mar 2008 Pass 24,302 mi No advisories
  12. 18 Mar 2008 Fail 24,300 mi 2 failures

    Failures

    • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  13. 13 Mar 2007 Pass 18,539 mi No advisories

MG TF MOT facts

69.6%first-time pass rate, 2025
69.6%Aged 11 years and over, like this one

2.7 points below the 72.3% average for all cars. From 8,698 MG TF MOT tests in 2025.

Most common failure area Brakes 23% of its MOT failures
MG TF reliability and MOT data

Tax & emissions

Road tax

Attention

Declared off the road (SORN).

Estimated road tax£325 a year

CO2 band H (169 g/km) · 2026/27 rates

No tax is payable while it stays off the road. The estimate is what it would cost to tax it again.

ULEZ status

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Euro status
Not recorded
Fuel
Petrol
Year built
2004
First registered
March 2004

Vehicle details

Make
MG
Model
Tf
Colour
Red
Fuel
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First registered
March 2004
CO₂ emissions
169 g/km
Latest V5C issued
15 Feb 2016

Outstanding finance

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1 in 4 cars has outstanding finance. While money is owed, the car belongs to the lender, who can take it back even after it has been sold.

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Mileage history

61,124 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2021
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Recorded mileage at 16 MOT tests, from 18,539 miles on 13 Mar 2007 to 61,124 miles on 20 Feb 2021.

Odometer readings as recorded at each MOT test.

No issues

No mileage discrepancies found in MOT records.

Theft check

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Around 150 cars are stolen across the UK every day. Make sure S7 LWJ isn’t one of them.

Currently recorded as stolen
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Previously recorded as stolen
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Safety recalls

Recall match unavailable

We couldn’t match this car’s model and production period to the DVSA recall data.

Accident history

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Insurers record a car as a write-off (Category A, B, S or N) when it’s too damaged or too costly to repair. A repaired write-off can be sold again, but it’s worth less.

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Insurance

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Frequently asked questions

What’s the difference between a Basic Car Report and a Full History Report?

This Basic Car Report is free and built from public DVLA and DVSA records for S7 LWJ: its MOT history, the mileage recorded at each MOT, tax and SORN status, ULEZ status and safety recalls where available. The Full History Report adds the checks those public records can’t show: outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, police stolen records, previous owners, plate changes and mileage records from beyond the MOT.

How can I check if a car has outstanding finance or has been stolen?

Neither is in the Basic Car Report, because public DVLA and DVSA records don’t include finance agreements or police stolen reports; they come from separate finance and police data. The Full History Report checks both for S7 LWJ, along with write-offs and previous owners, before you hand over any money.

What should I check before buying a used car?

Start with the public checks in this report: the MOT history for repeat failures and advisories, mileage readings that rise steadily, tax and SORN status, and any outstanding safety recalls. Then check what public records don’t show: outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, stolen records and ownership history. Finally, see the car in person and make sure the V5C logbook and VIN match the car and the seller.

What should I check before buying a used MG?

MGs fail their MOT most often on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 25% of their failures, against 25% for all cars. Brakes account for more of their failures than average, 21% against 15%. In this car’s MOT history above, look for failures and advisories in those areas and ask whether they were fixed.

Are MGs reliable used cars?

MOT results are a useful public guide. In 2025, MGs passed 80.9% of their initial MOT tests, 8.6 points above the 72.3% average for all cars and 15th of 63 makes. Older ones pass less often, 84.1% at 3 to 5 years old against 71.2% at 11 years and over, so how this car has been looked after matters most: its MOT history above is the best evidence. Compare every MG model’s MOT record.

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