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RN54 NBZ

2005 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,668 mi
Last recorded111,668 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 NBZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2019 111,668 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 111,397 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 104,109 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 95,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 86,921 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 78,329 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 78,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 73,981 miles

The near side wiper blade is splitting.

The off side wiper blade is splitting.

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 66,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

There is some tightness evident on near side rear brake.

Pass 3 Feb 2011 56,922 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear foot and handbrake slightly low reading, may need servicing

rear brake discs worn

Fail 2 Feb 2011 56,900 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear foot and handbrake slightly low reading, may need servicing

rear brake discs worn

Pass 2 Feb 2010 47,345 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 37,232 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 25,969 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

tempory repair to nearside rear tyre

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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RN54 NBZ is a 2005 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RN54 NBZ, 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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What year was RN54 NBZ registered?

RN54 NBZ is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is RN54 NBZ safe to buy?

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