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R9 RGJ

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

49,501 mi
Last recorded49,501 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 RGJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2026 49,501 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 49,249 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 49,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened near side front wishbone arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside rear top ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 49,183 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 49,089 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 48,768 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 48,531 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 48,520 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 48,488 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 47,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 47,169 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 44,887 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 44,887 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 42,257 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 40,075 miles

front and rear upper ball joints have slight wear

slight corrosion on front and rear brake disc s

Pass 5 Apr 2016 38,317 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 38,317 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 34,221 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 29,604 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 24,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2013 24,815 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2012 18,778 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 18,775 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 16,482 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)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 16,482 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 17 Apr 2009 12,589 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 10,168 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 10,168 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 RGJ is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 R9 RGJ, 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 RGJ registered?

R9 RGJ is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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