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BP54 RYV

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,833 mi
Last recorded47,833 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 RYV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 47,833 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 38,682 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

surface corrosion on front subframe

Fail 4 Feb 2016 38,682 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front (2.4.G.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

surface corrosion on front subframe

Pass 11 Mar 2015 32,444 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust slighty corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2014 28,209 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

intermitent fog light switch operation

Pass 15 Mar 2013 23,724 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on outer side walls

washers poor

Fail 15 Mar 2013 23,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on outer side walls

Pass 16 Mar 2012 17,232 miles

Oil leak

cambelt?

Pass 28 Feb 2011 12,530 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres tread cracking

brake discs pitted

Pass 9 Mar 2010 11,443 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 11,443 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 9,579 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 9,579 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 8,036 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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BP54 RYV is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BP54 RYV, 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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BP54 RYV is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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