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P18 AOW

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

36,553 mi
Last recorded36,553 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 AOW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 36,553 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 36,193 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 35,213 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 32,669 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 31,117 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 29,213 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 29,213 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 28,882 miles

Offside wiper poor

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 26,262 miles

Front Windscreen chipped

Pass 9 Feb 2018 24,302 miles

rear indicator orange bulbs slightly faded

Pass 9 Feb 2017 20,477 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 16,526 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 14,675 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 14,549 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 14,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 14,238 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 14,133 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 12,349 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 10,551 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 8,180 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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P18 AOW is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P18 AOW, 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 P18 AOW registered?

P18 AOW is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is P18 AOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P18 AOW shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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