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W1 GPC

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

6,158 mi
Last recorded6,158 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 GPC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 6,158 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 6,126 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 6,072 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 6,015 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 5,575 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 5,572 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 4,915 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 4,877 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 4,858 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 4,847 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 4,477 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 4,477 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 3,465 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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W1 GPC is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W1 GPC, 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 W1 GPC registered?

W1 GPC is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is W1 GPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W1 GPC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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