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PL05 RTU

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,183 mi
Last recorded84,183 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 RTU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 84,183 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 82,991 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 82,192 miles

nearside rear tyre is on the limit.

offside rear tyre is on the limit.

Fail 14 May 2014 82,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre is on the limit.

offside rear tyre is on the limit.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 81,312 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)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 81,309 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 29 Mar 2012 78,844 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 53,442 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 53,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 25,534 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 25,520 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 22,755 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 17,419 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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PL05 RTU is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 PL05 RTU, 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 PL05 RTU registered?

PL05 RTU is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is PL05 RTU safe to buy?

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