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M660 MRL

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

18,979 mi
Last recorded18,979 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM660 MRL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 18,979 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 18,962 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 18,891 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 18,836 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 18,702 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 18,407 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 18,197 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 17,856 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 17,397 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 16,303 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 15,599 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 14,736 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 14,735 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 13,527 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 13,526 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 11,738 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 9,924 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 9,923 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 8,324 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 7,221 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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M660 MRL is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 M660 MRL, 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 M660 MRL registered?

M660 MRL is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 1 October 2005.

Is M660 MRL safe to buy?

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