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SE54 NLG

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,149 mi
Last recorded39,149 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE54 NLG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 39,149 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 38,499 miles

Front sub-frame has age related corrosion still strong enough to be treated

Rear sub-frame has age related corrosion still strong enough to be treated

all four shock absorbers showing sighns of age related

Pass 15 May 2021 37,588 miles

advice on heavy surface corrosion at front and rear sub frames all over and rear floor all over

advice on slight surface corrosion at front to rear clutch pipe at rear

Fail 15 May 2021 37,588 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

advice on heavy surface corrosion at front and rear sub frames all over and rear floor all over

advice on slight surface corrosion at front to rear clutch pipe at rear

Fail 7 Apr 2021 37,587 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL AT REAR UNDERSIDE (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened AT SILL O/S/R UNDERSIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ADVICE ON FRONT BRAKES AND BRAKE DISCS

ADVICE ON HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION AT FRONT AND REAR SUB FRAMES ALL OVER AND REAR FLOOR SLIGHT ON FLOOR ALL OVER

ADVICE ON HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION AT FRONT TO REAR METAL CLUTCH PIPE

Pass 14 May 2019 36,474 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 36,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 34,816 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both nsf and osf (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 34,239 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 33,883 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 33,794 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 33,278 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 32,939 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 30,447 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 30,447 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Jan 2012 30,387 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)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2011 25,098 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear brake disc pitted

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 21 Jan 2010 20,384 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 16,028 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 11,719 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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SE54 NLG is a 2005 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SE54 NLG, 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 SE54 NLG registered?

SE54 NLG is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is SE54 NLG safe to buy?

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