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R9 JED

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

5,393 mi
Last recorded5,393 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 JED
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 5,393 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 5,366 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))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 5,334 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 30 Sep 2016 5,257 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 Sep 2015 5,096 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 5,096 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 4,812 miles

both rear tyres cracking/perished in treads

Pass 3 Oct 2013 4,500 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 4,422 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 4,302 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 3,526 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 3,160 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 2,586 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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R9 JED is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R9 JED, 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 R9 JED registered?

R9 JED is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is R9 JED safe to buy?

The MOT history for R9 JED shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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