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RN54 NCV

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,412 mi
Last recorded41,412 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 NCV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 41,412 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear inner on 3mm ,minor surface cracking out and sidewall damage

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside very minor (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 40,696 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 40,174 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 39,899 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 39,498 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 37,752 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 36,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2014 33,261 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 30,508 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 30,508 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 28,001 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 27,940 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 24,533 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 24,448 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine management light on at time of test.

Fail 2 Mar 2010 22,187 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 22,187 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 18,879 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 16,225 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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RN54 NCV is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NCV, 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 NCV registered?

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

Is RN54 NCV safe to buy?

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