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AE05 WRG

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,126 mi
Last recorded42,126 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 WRG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 42,126 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 40,071 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 37,179 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 37,179 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 33,771 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 30,832 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 26,761 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 26,761 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 23,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 21,871 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 19,587 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 17,533 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 17,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 13,840 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 13,839 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 11,155 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 10,286 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 8,937 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 7,064 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 6,250 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 5,512 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 5,146 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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AE05 WRG is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 39,704 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 AE05 WRG, 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 21 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE05 WRG registered?

AE05 WRG is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 16 August 2005.

Is AE05 WRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 WRG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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