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R70 BGG

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,281 mi
Last recorded49,281 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 BGG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 49,281 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 49,268 miles

brakes in poor condition

Pass 25 Aug 2016 49,032 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 48,519 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 48,517 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 46,977 miles

coolant pipes leaking

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2013 45,608 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 39,833 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 39,833 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2010 36,865 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 36,865 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 32,964 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 27,485 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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R70 BGG is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R70 BGG, 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 R70 BGG registered?

R70 BGG is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 4 February 2005.

Is R70 BGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R70 BGG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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