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GL54 LRN

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

57,004 mi
Last recorded57,004 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 LRN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 57,004 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm slight play

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall 215/40/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering arm slight play

Reverse lights not working

Pass 29 Jul 2025 56,831 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 56,451 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 56,193 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 55,868 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 54,807 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 53,663 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 53,264 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 51,956 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 49,563 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 49,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 45,592 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 45,575 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 42,095 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play shocks bottom bushes

Fail 25 Sep 2015 42,094 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play shocks bottom bushes

Pass 17 Sep 2014 39,477 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 35,659 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 35,659 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 33,414 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 33,406 miles

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)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 31,701 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 27,633 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 27,633 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 22,854 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 22,854 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2008 18,978 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 18,978 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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GL54 LRN is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GL54 LRN, 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

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What year was GL54 LRN registered?

GL54 LRN is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is GL54 LRN safe to buy?

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