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HIL 2190

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

52,384 mi
Last recorded52,384 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIL 2190
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 52,384 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 51,934 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 51,364 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 51,364 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2023 50,913 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 50,437 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 49,843 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 49,837 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 13 May 2019 49,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 48,805 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

front brake application slightly uneven

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2017 48,297 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 47,841 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)

Pass 13 May 2015 47,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 May 2015 47,440 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 46,818 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 45,708 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 45,706 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 45,588 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 45,588 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 35,415 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 21,989 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 10,871 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 8,749 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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HIL 2190 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 78.3%.

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 HIL 2190, 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 HIL 2190 registered?

HIL 2190 is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 5 March 2005.

Is HIL 2190 safe to buy?

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