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C9 OCV

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

80,108 mi
Last recorded80,108 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 OCV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 80,108 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 79,022 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 77,692 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 76,383 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 73,502 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 68,477 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 68,477 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 64,986 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 64,452 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 64,446 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 61,381 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 60,432 miles

flexi exhaust detriorated

Fail 6 May 2014 60,428 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

flexi exhaust detriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2013 57,798 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 53,917 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 50,363 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 47,811 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 47,811 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 37,663 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2008 27,678 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 27,678 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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C9 OCV is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 C9 OCV, 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 C9 OCV registered?

C9 OCV is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is C9 OCV safe to buy?

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