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WJ05 RNO

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,687 mi
Last recorded19,687 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 RNO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 19,687 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 19,449 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 19,449 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2017 18,512 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 18,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 17,534 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 16,242 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 14,734 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 13,845 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 13,845 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 12,415 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 10,312 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 10,312 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 7,522 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 4,719 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 1,898 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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WJ05 RNO is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ05 RNO, 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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What year was WJ05 RNO registered?

WJ05 RNO is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is WJ05 RNO safe to buy?

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