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RL54 MVR

2005 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

60,332 mi
Last recorded60,332 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Mgf44,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 MVR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 60,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 59,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 59,150 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 May 2024 57,548 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both rear upper joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 55,980 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 54,708 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 54,659 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 53,978 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 53,978 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 48,835 miles

front susption arms corroded

rear pads low

washers week

Pass 13 Jul 2018 43,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

general age related under body corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2017 43,068 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2016 41,909 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 39,967 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 39,788 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 39,501 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 39,065 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 May 2011 38,538 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 29 May 2010 37,817 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 May 2010 37,780 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 36,125 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 31,277 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 31,277 miles

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

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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RL54 MVR is a 2005 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RL54 MVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RL54 MVR registered?

RL54 MVR is a 2005 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 January 2005.

Is RL54 MVR safe to buy?

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