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NL05 OWR

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,241 mi
Last recorded101,241 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 OWR
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2023 101,241 miles

Emissions unable to be completed fan running - header tank empty - pinholes and leaking from main heater feed pipes (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2022 100,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 May 2021 100,203 miles

Brake performance not tested not tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded other brake pipe in front of engine excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture brake pipe in front of engine burst **DO NOT DRIVE** (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 97,178 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 97,178 miles

Stop lamp obscured more than 50% hi level (1.2.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 94,364 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 92,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2015 80,618 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 80,614 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 62,873 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 47,295 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 16 Apr 2012 36,076 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 33,334 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 30,766 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 23,388 miles

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

o/s/f brake disc corroding on inner disc

Pass 11 Feb 2008 16,735 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 OWR is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NL05 OWR, 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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NL05 OWR is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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