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BV05 MVC

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,074 mi
Last recorded99,074 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 MVC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2024 99,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2023 96,518 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 92,068 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 92,068 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 91,576 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer showing some rust and deterioration

Rear tyres are worn down to 3.5 mm

Pass 5 Mar 2020 90,926 miles

Rear exhaust silencer showing some rust and deterioration also on its flanged joints

Rear tyres are worn down to 3.0mm

Pass 21 Feb 2019 89,914 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer and its joints are showing some rust and deterioration

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Pass 20 Feb 2018 88,532 miles

Front brakes out of balance slightly

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 88,519 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brakes out of balance slightly

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 87,235 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 83,754 miles

Front sub-frame & attachments rusting

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear inner discs poor (Rusting)

Rear silencer corroding

Rear sub-frame & chassis mounts rusting

Pass 25 Feb 2015 81,155 miles

All damper cases rusty

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear silencer corroding

Sub-frames & fittings rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2014 79,202 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 79,107 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear silencer corroding

Surface rust to sub-frames & mounts

Pass 25 Feb 2013 76,921 miles

Coolant leak

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

inner rear discs rusty part of

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2012 74,288 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

inner rear discs getting rusty

rear exhaust box slighty corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2011 69,224 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system corroded in places

front to rear coolant pipes damp

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

rear subframe corroded around front mounting points both sides

Pass 11 Mar 2011 69,224 miles

exhaust system corroded in places

front to rear coolant pipes damp

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

rear subframe corroded around front mounting points both sides

Pass 23 Feb 2010 61,954 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 49,930 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 49,930 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 37,941 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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BV05 MVC is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BV05 MVC, 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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BV05 MVC is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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