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BP54 RYY

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,998 mi
Last recorded58,998 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 RYY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 58,998 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion under vehicle brake pipe

Pass 19 Jul 2017 55,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

corrosion to front and rear sub frames and suspension components

Fail 17 Jul 2017 55,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

corrosion to front and rear sub frames and suspension components

Pass 16 Apr 2016 55,128 miles

all brake discs heavily

fuel line corroded

pin hole in n/s inner cv gaiter

Fail 7 Apr 2016 55,120 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all brake discs heavily

fuel line corroded

pin hole in n/s inner cv gaiter

Pass 15 Jan 2015 55,110 miles

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

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

coolant warning light on

nearside rear wearing on both edges

rear box outer casing poor condition

rear inner cv gaitor split

Fail 14 Jan 2015 55,110 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant warning light on

nearside rear wearing on both edges

rear box outer casing poor condition

rear inner cv gaitor split

Pass 11 Jan 2014 54,703 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 54,693 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 Jan 2013 50,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 50,781 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 40,342 miles

both front tyres has wearher cracks

Pass 27 Aug 2010 36,654 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 32,612 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 28,300 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 21,317 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 RYY is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 RYY, 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 RYY is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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