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MG02 PUP

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

10,113 mi
Last recorded10,113 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG02 PUP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 10,113 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 9,962 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 9,960 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 8,976 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 7,965 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 7,607 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 6,104 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 5,130 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 4,661 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 4,656 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 4,342 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 4,306 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 4,271 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 4,268 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 4,125 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 3,964 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 3,948 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 3,792 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 3,500 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 3,252 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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MG02 PUP is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MG02 PUP, 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

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What year was MG02 PUP registered?

MG02 PUP is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is MG02 PUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MG02 PUP shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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