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LK57 GDJ

2007 MG Tf

Multi-colour Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,131 mi
Last recorded82,131 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 MG Tf32,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK57 GDJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2007
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 82,131 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2026 82,125 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 82,062 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 disc inner surface slight corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system deteriorated but not blowing.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill section. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill section. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 81,231 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All of (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust deteriorated

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 80,912 miles

Both outer sill sections corroded.

Exhaust system deteriorated but not blowing.

Pass 17 Nov 2021 80,576 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated but not blowing.

Fail 3 Nov 2021 80,572 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorated but not blowing.

Pass 18 Nov 2020 79,795 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 78,733 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated but not blowing.

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 71,858 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 22 Nov 2018 74,856 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2017 64,444 miles

E M L Light on dashboard

Exhaust strap snapped

Offside Front Wishbone arm corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2017 64,440 miles

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

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

E M L Light on dashboard

Exhaust strap snapped

Offside Front Wishbone arm corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2016 55,489 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 55,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 46,982 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 39,109 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 39,108 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 30,042 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)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 22,608 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 13,329 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 10,893 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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LK57 GDJ is a 2007 MG Tf in Multi-colour with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 32,774 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 LK57 GDJ, 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 19 years old, this MG Tf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LK57 GDJ is a 2007 MG Tf, first registered on 8 October 2007.

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