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RL54 MLV

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

86,835 mi
Last recorded86,835 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 MLV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 86,835 miles

Underside has age related corrosion

Pass 15 May 2023 85,359 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2023 85,354 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 82,809 miles

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))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 82,787 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 79,997 miles

Nearside Front advise slight play in n/s/f top suspension arm bushes

Pass 4 Jun 2019 77,251 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight split in inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 74,232 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 69,009 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 69,003 miles

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 ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 64,963 miles

advise 2 rear shockers very hard

Fail 25 Apr 2016 64,963 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 60,548 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 60,544 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2014 56,002 miles

engine managment lamp on

Fail 17 Apr 2014 55,998 miles

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 50,509 miles

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)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 50,509 miles

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 50,491 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 50,491 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 49,658 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 47,574 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 45,573 miles

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.

Fail 7 Apr 2009 45,573 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 30,195 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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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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