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SV05 AVL

2005 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,222 mi
Last recorded42,222 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 AVL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 42,222 miles

front subframe corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2014 42,222 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front subframe corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2013 41,036 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 37,758 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 34,528 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 31,352 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 31,352 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 21,357 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 13,201 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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SV05 AVL is a 2005 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SV05 AVL, 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 SV05 AVL registered?

SV05 AVL is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is SV05 AVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV05 AVL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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