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PN05 SBV

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,644 mi
Last recorded71,644 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 SBV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 71,644 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 71,643 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 69,263 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 67,060 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 64,442 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.98 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 62,540 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 60,527 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 58,199 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 52,942 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 48,764 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 48,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 44,958 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 40,761 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 31,594 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 26,801 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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PN05 SBV is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PN05 SBV, 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 PN05 SBV registered?

PN05 SBV is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is PN05 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN05 SBV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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