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RF05 LGN

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,980 mi
Last recorded80,980 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 LGN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2021 80,980 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bearing excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main t piece to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear subframe front bracket (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear subframe front bracket (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 80,268 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 80,237 miles

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

parkbrake weak

Pass 16 Feb 2017 76,856 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 71,836 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 71,836 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 64,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system deteriorated in places

front wipers in poor condition

Pass 28 Jan 2014 59,097 miles

front brake discs excessively worn lipped and scored

Fail 27 Jan 2014 59,075 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs excessively worn lipped and scored

Pass 19 Feb 2013 54,268 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 48,900 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 48,898 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 44,799 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all brake disces slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Feb 2011 44,789 miles

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all brake disces slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Feb 2010 39,459 miles

Front registration plate is slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 39,459 miles

Front registration plate is slightly deteriorated.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 34,897 miles

All brake discs are a bit corroded.

Fail 10 Feb 2009 34,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

All brake discs are a bit corroded.

Both nearside windscreen washers aim a bit low.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 28,803 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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RF05 LGN is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RF05 LGN, 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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RF05 LGN is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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