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RS55 VAS

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

33,016 mi
Last recorded33,016 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS55 VAS
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 33,016 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 30,616 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 30,616 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 27,438 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 27,412 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 27,412 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 27,251 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 26,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 26,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 26,184 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 24,797 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

o/s/r tyre has split on inner edge not exposing cords

Fail 24 Nov 2011 24,797 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

o/s/r tyre has split on inner edge not exposing cords

Pass 26 Nov 2010 20,064 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 16,289 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 12,306 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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RS55 VAS is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RS55 VAS, 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 RS55 VAS registered?

RS55 VAS is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is RS55 VAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RS55 VAS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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