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R1 VFP

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

33,453 mi
Last recorded33,453 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 VFP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 33,453 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 32,872 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front subframe coated in bitumen

Fail 7 Jul 2025 32,869 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front subframe coated in bitumen

Pass 16 Jul 2024 31,837 miles

underbody coated in bitumen

Pass 10 Jul 2023 31,592 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 31,016 miles

Under Body Coated in Bitumen

Pass 13 Jul 2021 30,650 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 30,230 miles

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

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

rear silencer deteriorated

various suspension components coated in bitumen

Fail 10 Jul 2020 30,229 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

rear silencer deteriorated

various suspension components coated in bitumen

Pass 16 Apr 2019 29,630 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 28,061 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 25,912 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 22,197 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 20,500 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 19,404 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 17,821 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 16,374 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 14,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 14,752 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 12,699 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 12,363 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 12,363 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 12,075 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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R1 VFP is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R1 VFP, 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 R1 VFP registered?

R1 VFP is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is R1 VFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 VFP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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