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1500 TF

1998 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

14,697 mi
Last recorded14,697 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1998 MG Tf62,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1500 TF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 14,697 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 14,544 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 14,380 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 14,163 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 13,849 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 13,530 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 12,835 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 11,983 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 11,585 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 10,989 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 10,754 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 10,114 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 10,114 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 9,638 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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1500 TF is a 1998 MG Tf in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1998 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 62,822 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 1500 TF, 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 28 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1500 TF registered?

1500 TF is a 1998 MG Tf, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is 1500 TF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1500 TF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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