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RL54 MMF

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

31,299 mi
Last recorded31,299 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 MMF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 31,299 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 31,009 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 30,780 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 30,780 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 29,901 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 29,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 29,546 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 29,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 28,654 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 26,854 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 26,849 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 26,819 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 26,804 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2016 23,899 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2016 23,899 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 21,223 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 21,223 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 20,298 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake discs lightly corroded

engine light on

Pass 23 Nov 2012 18,455 miles

front brake discs lightly corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2012 18,455 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine light on

front brake discs lightly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2011 16,093 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 16,093 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 13,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 13,251 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 11,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 11,234 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 8,852 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 MMF is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 MMF, 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 RL54 MMF registered?

RL54 MMF is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is RL54 MMF safe to buy?

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