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RJ05 UEV

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

4,283 mi
Last recorded4,283 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 UEV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 4,283 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 4,185 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 3,886 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 3,883 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 3,578 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 3,294 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 3,293 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cut through at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 3,231 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 3,226 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 3,207 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 3,202 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 3,132 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 2,961 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 2,961 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 2,862 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 2,796 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 2,781 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 2,176 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 1,711 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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RJ05 UEV is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 RJ05 UEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ05 UEV registered?

RJ05 UEV is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is RJ05 UEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ05 UEV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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