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LT05 KNP

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,857 mi
Last recorded64,857 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 KNP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2018 64,857 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 61,392 miles

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

Reverse lights not working

Under trays fitted. This is a standard advisory and is not detrimental to the vehicle.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 61,022 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 61,022 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 59,250 miles

O/S/F N/S/F N/S/R tyres splitting

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 56,105 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 19 Mar 2014 56,105 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 20 Mar 2013 51,365 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 48,659 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 44,563 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all 4 springs have slight corrosion

engine management light on

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2011 44,563 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all 4 springs have slight corrosion

engine management light on

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2010 40,147 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 34,694 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 32,960 miles

Nearside Front 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 2 Feb 2008 24,420 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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LT05 KNP is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LT05 KNP, 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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LT05 KNP is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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