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V1 DLY

2005 MG Tf

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

17,595 mi
Last recorded17,595 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 DLY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 17,595 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 17,284 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 16,999 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 16,779 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 16,757 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 16,597 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 16,508 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 16,331 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 15,847 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 15,551 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 14,930 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 12,833 miles

Nearside wiper blade showing deterioration;Replacement advised

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 12,833 miles

Nearside wiper blade showing deterioration;Replacement advised

Pass 25 Jan 2010 10,726 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 7,510 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 4,845 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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V1 DLY is a 2005 MG Tf in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 V1 DLY, 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 V1 DLY registered?

V1 DLY is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 25 January 2005.

Is V1 DLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V1 DLY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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