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GP54 OLT

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

84,141 mi
Last recorded84,141 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP54 OLT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 84,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 82,982 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 81,962 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated.

Pass 1 Nov 2022 80,152 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Signs of corrosion to inner faces of both discs, but not to excess. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded and slight deterioration to flexi, not to excess.

Pass 5 Nov 2021 78,910 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 78,236 miles

Front brake disc's slightly corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2020 78,209 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/40/zr16 82w goodyear eagle F1 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc's slightly corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2019 77,287 miles

Rear Rear exhaust box skin corroded and flexi deteriorated, not to excess.

Pass 6 Dec 2018 74,931 miles

Front Brake disc's slightly corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 72,766 miles

Oil leak ENG AND GEAR BOX ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 71,448 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 71,448 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 68,841 miles

Front and rear inner discs corroded and worn

Rear exhaust box section badly corroded but not leaking gases

Pass 2 Dec 2014 67,428 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 64,855 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 62,899 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Fail 1 Dec 2012 62,857 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 60,279 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 54,093 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 54,084 miles

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 46,316 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 38,822 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 30,710 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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GP54 OLT is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GP54 OLT, 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 GP54 OLT registered?

GP54 OLT is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is GP54 OLT safe to buy?

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