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W28 CSS

2005 MG Tf

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,575 mi
Last recorded73,575 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW28 CSS
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 73,575 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 72,756 miles

Emission test only just met

Engine damp with oil

Front brake imbalance near limit

Front subframe/suspension corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2018 67,614 miles

Exhaust corroded with spots of slight blowing

Front subframe/suspension slightly corroded

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

O/s/r brake pipe has slight corrosion

Fail 20 Jul 2018 67,614 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Rear subframe N/s/f mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded with spots of slight blowing

Front subframe/suspension slightly corroded

N/s/r wheel has slight restriction in free movement

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

O/s/r brake pipe has slight corrosion

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 63,105 miles

All brake discs are corroded

Body has corrosion spots but not creating a sharp edge

Both front lower suspension arms are corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Front subframe corroded

N/s/r suspension arm bush has slight play

N/s/r wheel has slight restriction in free movement

O/s/f upper suspension ball joint boot is badly deteriorated

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vacuum hose underneath car has two clips missing

Pass 19 Jul 2016 58,354 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

N/s/f and O/s/r brakes slightly dragging

N/s/r suspension track control arm ball joint slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2015 55,100 miles

Front brake discs slight corrosion

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 55,100 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

All brake discs correded

N/s/f tyre perished

N/s/r tyre on legal limit

O/s/f tyre badly perished

O/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

O/s/f tyre worn very badly on inner edge

O/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 47,899 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 47,761 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 44,570 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corosion to front sub frame and body mounts

wear to offside front tyre on inner egde borderline

Fail 1 Jul 2013 44,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corosion to front sub frame and body mounts

wear to offside front tyre on inner egde borderline

Pass 29 Jun 2012 40,106 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 34,067 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 34,067 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 29,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 29,267 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 22,592 miles

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

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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W28 CSS is a 2005 MG Tf in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W28 CSS, 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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W28 CSS is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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