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BV54 NNK

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

75,812 mi
Last recorded75,812 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 NNK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 75,812 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 70,345 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 70,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 65,042 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush O/S & N/S rear trailing arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 65,042 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush O/S & N/S rear trailing arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 59,799 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 54,191 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 54,191 miles

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

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced BOTH REAR FRONT BRACKETS (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 47,675 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 41,932 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 41,932 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 36,540 miles

Rear brake discs slightly lipped

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Dec 2011 31,249 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 31,249 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 24,596 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 18,080 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 11,813 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 6,213 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 6,213 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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BV54 NNK is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BV54 NNK, 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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BV54 NNK is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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