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LV05 VEW

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

62,267 mi
Last recorded62,267 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 VEW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 62,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 62,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 62,039 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 61,950 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub-frame mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 61,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 61,798 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 58,769 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded floor mount (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded floor mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak signs of ()

brake pedal rubber split

front windscreen washer spray pattern weak

minor free play in nearside steering

offside front wishbone corodded

small split in nearside front tyre tread

Fail 5 Jul 2016 58,765 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged rubbing against driveshaft to exposed wire (3.4.3)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded floor mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded floor mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak signs of ()

brake pedal rubber split

front windscreen washer spray pattern weak

minor free play in nearside steering

offside front wishbone corodded

small split in nearside front tyre tread

Pass 27 Jun 2015 51,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

defective wiper blade(scratching)into swept area of windscreen

oil leak from offside inner drivshaft/gearbox area

Pass 23 Jun 2014 40,885 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 40,885 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 36,945 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 33,501 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 28,087 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres perished

Fail 15 Jul 2011 28,086 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres perished

Pass 14 May 2010 22,640 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 22,639 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2009 18,480 miles

scratch in windscreen

Pass 8 May 2008 13,827 miles

scratch in windscreen

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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LV05 VEW is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LV05 VEW, 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 LV05 VEW registered?

LV05 VEW is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is LV05 VEW safe to buy?

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