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T3 NDL

2005 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

27,254 mi
Last recorded27,254 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT3 NDL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 27,254 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 25,067 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 23,097 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 20,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 19,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

washers are working but not a lot of liquid coming out

Fail 8 Jul 2019 19,887 miles

Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 195/45/16 fitted on r/n/s. 215/40/16 fitted on r/o/s (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

washers are working but not a lot of liquid coming out

Pass 4 Jun 2018 19,536 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated bulkhead (4.11 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2018 19,536 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced and rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced and rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated bulkhead (4.11 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front and rear lamps affected by operation of hazards

Pass 21 Apr 2017 17,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge, cords not showing

Pass 12 May 2016 13,484 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 13,460 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

coolant pipes corroded

oil filter corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2015 9,266 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Apr 2014 4,620 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 4,620 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 4,056 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 3,716 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 3,397 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 2,727 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 2,549 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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T3 NDL 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 78.9%.

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 T3 NDL, 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 T3 NDL registered?

T3 NDL is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is T3 NDL safe to buy?

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