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JON 386W

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,411 mi
Last recorded28,411 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJON 386W
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2025 28,411 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 28,053 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 27,688 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 27,591 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 27,472 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 26,983 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 26,949 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 26,298 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 25,891 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 24,853 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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JON 386W is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JON 386W, 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

How do I check the history of JON 386W?

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What year was JON 386W registered?

JON 386W is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 29 October 2005.

Is JON 386W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JON 386W shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JON 386W have outstanding finance?

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