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NT05 LGF

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

30,382 mi
Last recorded30,382 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT05 LGF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 30,382 miles

Front washers req adjustment

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 29,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4504 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4504 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 28,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 4504 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 4504 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 27,676 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 25,909 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 25,715 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 25,715 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 24,222 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 22,938 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 21,841 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 21,832 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 20,195 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 18,703 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 17,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Jun 2013 15,662 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 13,960 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 12,141 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)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 10,526 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 26 Jun 2009 7,183 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 6,129 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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NT05 LGF is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 NT05 LGF, 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 NT05 LGF registered?

NT05 LGF is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is NT05 LGF safe to buy?

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