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R222 RHM

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,008 mi
Last recorded69,008 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR222 RHM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 69,008 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 69,008 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2025 61,024 miles

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

Offside Rear slight play in suspension

Fail 30 Jul 2025 60,725 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear slight play in suspension

Pass 9 Aug 2024 50,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 46,690 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 46,670 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 45,345 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 45,054 miles

Surface rust to sub-frames & mounts Surface rust to all dampers & brake ferrules

Fail 17 Mar 2015 45,054 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Surface rust to sub-frames & mounts Surface rust to all dampers & brake ferrules

Pass 28 Jan 2014 44,926 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 44,926 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 43,799 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 43,774 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 40,162 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre perished

rear tyres on legle tread depth limit recomend replacment

Pass 27 Jan 2011 35,754 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 35,753 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 30,821 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 29,264 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 25,138 miles

front tyres showing signs of crazing

rear indicators starting to fade

Fail 26 Jun 2008 25,138 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres showing signs of crazing

rear indicators starting to fade

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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R222 RHM is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R222 RHM, 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 R222 RHM registered?

R222 RHM is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is R222 RHM safe to buy?

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