MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,835 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Underside has age related corrosion
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn lumpy/ un-even (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
clutch pipe corroded by flexi pipe
light corrosion to front suspension/subframe
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn lumpy/ un-even (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
clutch pipe corroded by flexi pipe
light corrosion to front suspension/subframe
Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced +parts of under body corroded/rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splits in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced +parts of under body corroded/rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wearing lumpy (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front advise slight play in n/s/f top suspension arm bushes
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight split in inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Coolant leak ()
advise 2 rear shockers very hard
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
advise 2 rear shockers
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS
engine managment lamp on
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Engine management warning lamp on.
Front tyres wearing inner edges.
Offside front tyre inner edge slightly out of shape.
Poor running.
Rear brake discs slightly worn.
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Engine management warning lamp on.
Front tyres wearing inner edges.
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside front tyre inner edge slightly out of shape.
Poor running.
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the MG Tf?
Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RL54 MLV is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 RL54 MLV, 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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RL54 MLV is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 24 January 2005.
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