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RX55 LHT

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,198 mi
Last recorded75,198 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 LHT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 75,198 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 75,198 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 74,125 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Front sub frame has slight corrosion to the offside

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm and is unevenly worn on the inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs are worn/lipped

rear exhaust silencer and strap are deteriorated

Fail 27 Jan 2017 74,124 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Front sub frame has slight corrosion to the offside

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm and is unevenly worn on the inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs are worn/lipped

rear exhaust silencer and strap are deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2016 70,688 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear silencer is slightly rusty/detereiorated

Fail 25 Jan 2016 70,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear silencer is slightly rusty/detereiorated

Pass 27 Jan 2015 64,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2015 64,191 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 60,493 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 53,827 miles

slight up and down movement in nearside front lower suspension shock absorber mounting.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 51,315 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 51,315 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 48,285 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 44,612 miles

nearside front trak rod end has slight play

Pass 17 Sep 2008 40,086 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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RX55 LHT 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 66.7%.

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 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 RX55 LHT, 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 RX55 LHT registered?

RX55 LHT is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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