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MV05 DWG

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

33,835 mi
Last recorded33,835 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 DWG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 33,835 miles

Note;- Bonnet stay clip[ broken?

Pass 14 Jul 2014 304,557 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 27,129 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 24,559 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 21,037 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 21,037 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 17,812 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 21 Jul 2009 15,014 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre outer side wall damaged but no ply or cord showing

Fail 21 Jul 2009 15,014 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

near side rear tyre outer side wall damaged but no ply or cord showing

Pass 23 Jul 2008 11,374 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 11,374 miles

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

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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MV05 DWG is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MV05 DWG, 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 MV05 DWG registered?

MV05 DWG is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is MV05 DWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV05 DWG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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