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J77 MBB

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

52,124 mi
Last recorded52,124 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ77 MBB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 52,124 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 50,688 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 50,672 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 50,586 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 50,473 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 50,276 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 49,951 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 48,987 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 48,069 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 40,242 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)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 40,242 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 29,550 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 28,172 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 21,716 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 16,572 miles

o/s/f disc inner face slight corrision + marks

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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J77 MBB is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 J77 MBB, 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 J77 MBB registered?

J77 MBB is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is J77 MBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J77 MBB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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