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NL05 OVT

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,398 mi
Last recorded64,398 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 OVT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 64,398 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 64,350 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 62,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 62,182 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 55,786 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 55,786 miles

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

washers frozen

Pass 18 Jan 2012 50,591 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 44,180 miles

all brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2010 39,963 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 39,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2009 32,522 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 32,522 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 24,501 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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NL05 OVT is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NL05 OVT, 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 NL05 OVT registered?

NL05 OVT is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is NL05 OVT safe to buy?

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