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RK05 DXL

2005 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,556 mi
Last recorded41,556 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Mgf44,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 DXL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 41,556 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 41,552 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2016 29,907 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 29,568 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 28,506 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 28,506 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 25,135 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 24,853 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery insucure in housing

both fron ttyres on 5mm but less on inner raised tread

exhaust corroding

front brake disc's rusty to surface

front subframe corroding

slight play to steering rack

Pass 2 Apr 2011 21,739 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 19,537 miles

Front Screen Wiper Marked

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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RK05 DXL is a 2005 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 44,689 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 Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK05 DXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this MG Mgf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RK05 DXL registered?

RK05 DXL is a 2005 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is RK05 DXL safe to buy?

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