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B16 WPB

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

27,963 mi
Last recorded27,963 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 WPB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 27,963 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 27,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 27,631 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Jan 2023 26,763 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 26,083 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 25,338 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 24,543 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 23,979 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 23,505 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 23,502 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 23,000 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 21,614 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 21,614 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 21,340 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 20,988 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 20,688 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 19,860 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 18,952 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 17,728 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 15,693 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 13,665 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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B16 WPB is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 B16 WPB, 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.

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What year was B16 WPB registered?

B16 WPB is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is B16 WPB safe to buy?

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