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G8 XMG

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

55,342 mi
Last recorded55,342 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 XMG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 55,342 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 55,105 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 54,928 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 54,890 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 54,088 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 53,785 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 53,484 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 53,247 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 49,786 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 48,980 miles

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

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

o/s/r caliper siezed

oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2016 48,980 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

o/s/r caliper siezed

oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2016 48,973 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake caliper/cable fault

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2015 43,821 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 43,629 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 43,311 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 42,861 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 42,452 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 42,029 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 41,560 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 41,495 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 39,984 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 39,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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G8 XMG is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 G8 XMG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G8 XMG?

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What year was G8 XMG registered?

G8 XMG is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 22 February 2005.

Is G8 XMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 XMG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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