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EFB 585

1990 MG Tf

Cream Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,527 mi
Last recorded29,527 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFB 585
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 29,527 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

slight wear in n/s steering rack end

Fail 22 Jul 2013 29,527 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

slight wear in n/s steering rack end

Pass 11 Jun 2012 28,714 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all tyres are showing cracks in sidewalls

Pass 15 Jun 2011 28,536 miles

all four tyres cracked on sidewalls

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

slight wear in nearside steering rackend

Pass 27 May 2010 27,303 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey when rotated

tyres slightly perished on side walls

Fail 25 May 2010 27,303 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey when rotated

tyres slightly perished on side walls

Pass 16 Jun 2009 26,767 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 26,372 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 25,717 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 25,702 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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EFB 585 is a 1990 MG Tf in Cream with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EFB 585, 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 36 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EFB 585?

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What year was EFB 585 registered?

EFB 585 is a 1990 MG Tf, first registered on 1 June 1990.

Is EFB 585 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFB 585 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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