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RV05 TBO

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

68,743 mi
Last recorded68,743 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 TBO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 68,743 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 66,828 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 61,468 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 61,431 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 61,346 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 60,096 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jun 2019 59,574 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 59,133 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 58,805 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 57,476 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 57,001 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 55,808 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 53,552 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 51,033 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 49,246 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 46,343 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 46,343 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 42,253 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 36,207 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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RV05 TBO is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 RV05 TBO, 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 RV05 TBO registered?

RV05 TBO is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is RV05 TBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV05 TBO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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