MOT Status
ValidMileage
87,320 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front most) arm bush's inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust poor
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust Getting Poor
ns sill rusty
rear suspension + exhaust very rusty
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ns sill rusty
rear suspension + exhaust very rusty
Both sills corroded and getting weak
Offside front anti roll bar bush very poor
Rear exhaust join corroded and blowing slightly
Rear suspension corroded
tested wet
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (3.5.1i)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play BORDERLINE (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
multiple points of corrosion to underside brake & suspension components
oil leaks
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
both front tyres perished
both rear tyres perished
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
underbody brake pipe corroded
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
all tyres showing signs of surface cracking
Oil leak on offside gear box driveshaft seal.
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
center brake light not working
How Reliable is the MG Tf?
Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RE05 LNU is a 2005 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 RE05 LNU, 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 RE05 LNU registered?
RE05 LNU is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 2 March 2005.
Is RE05 LNU safe to buy?
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