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GL54 LVT

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,981 mi
Last recorded80,981 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 LVT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 80,981 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

coolant leak

no reverse light

Pass 23 Aug 2019 78,853 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front - borderline - osf heavier wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

reverse light inop

Pass 20 Jul 2018 77,706 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 77,698 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 75,099 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 75,095 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 72,932 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 71,896 miles

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 20 Mar 2014 71,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

corrosion rear exhaust section

Fail 19 Mar 2014 71,414 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

corrosion rear exhaust section

Pass 20 Feb 2013 65,032 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion rear exhaust section

Fail 15 Feb 2013 64,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion rear exhaust section

Pass 22 Feb 2012 57,195 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 48,060 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 39,031 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 39,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 32,103 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 23,201 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 23,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (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 LVT is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver 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 GL54 LVT, 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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GL54 LVT is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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