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MR05 MJL

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,520 mi
Last recorded44,520 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR05 MJL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2025 44,520 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 32,905 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 23,208 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 21,624 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 21,084 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 20,939 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 20,508 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 20,005 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 19,328 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 18,454 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 18,225 miles

Front brake discs rusted inner faces

Rear brake discs rusted inner face

Pass 24 Sep 2014 18,001 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 16,836 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 15,322 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 13,871 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 12,966 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 12,347 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 9,089 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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MR05 MJL is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MR05 MJL, 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 MR05 MJL registered?

MR05 MJL is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 1 October 2005.

Is MR05 MJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR05 MJL shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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