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R8 FTY

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

47,744 mi
Last recorded47,744 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 FTY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 47,744 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 45,426 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 41,180 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 35,959 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 33,037 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 33,023 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 32,769 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 29,847 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 29,565 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 29,565 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 26,610 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 26,610 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 22,327 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 17,650 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)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 12,711 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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R8 FTY is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc 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 R8 FTY, 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 R8 FTY registered?

R8 FTY is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is R8 FTY safe to buy?

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