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NB05 ANB

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

28,122 mi
Last recorded28,122 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB05 ANB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 28,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front tyres wearing on inner edge slightly

Fail 15 Jan 2026 28,122 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front tyres wearing on inner edge slightly

Pass 4 Nov 2024 26,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 26,159 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 23,594 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 22,688 miles

both front and rear discs corroded

coolant pipes that run from front to rear on underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2010 21,783 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 17,140 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 10,197 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 8,930 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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NB05 ANB is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 NB05 ANB, 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 NB05 ANB registered?

NB05 ANB is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is NB05 ANB safe to buy?

The MOT history for NB05 ANB shows 10 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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