2004 MG TF 1.6L Petrol · KY04 UNN

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a stable trend of progressive corrosion and deferred consumable replacements. The most recent test in October 2025 at 62,718 miles confirmed a pass despite recurring advisories regarding the front suspension and general underbody rust. While the car has not failed, the persistence of corroded components across five consecutive testing years indicates that the owner is reacting to MOT requirements rather than proactively addressing structural degradation. At 22 years old, the recorded mileage of 62,718 miles represents exceptionally low usage, averaging approximately 2,850 miles per year. The data shows consistent, low-interval travel between annual tests, with only 615 miles covered between the October 2024 and October 2025 inspections. This low-mile profile often suggests the vehicle has sat for long periods, which frequently correlates with the accelerated degradation of rubber components and the development of surface rust on exposed metal as noted in the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and underside, focusing on the offside front lower suspension arm which has been flagged for corrosion since at least 2022. The repeated mention of underside corrosion suggests a need to check for structural integrity in the sills and mounting points, common to this model. Additionally, the binding offside rear service brake noted in 2023 should be re-evaluated to ensure the caliper has not seized due to the vehicle's low-use pattern. The front tyres require immediate attention as the 2025 test flagged both the nearside and offside units as worn to the legal limit. This uneven wear pattern often indicates an alignment issue or worn bushes within the suspension. Given the low mileage and age of the vehicle, the buyer should also check for perished rubber hoses and degraded brake lines, which fail due to time rather than distance in rarely-driven cars.