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WU05 BRV

2005 MG Tf

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,364 mi
Last recorded78,364 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 BRV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 78,364 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Underbody sealed excessively

Pass 28 May 2025 77,639 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Underbody sealed excessively

Pass 28 May 2024 76,419 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 75,596 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside excessively undersealed

Pass 27 May 2022 73,182 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 73,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 70,801 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 69,060 miles

Fresh under body seal can not be visibly checked

Pass 5 Jun 2019 67,261 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 66,433 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 66,433 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 64,204 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 65,204 miles

Offside 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 26 Jun 2015 64,774 miles

underside and chassis slightly corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2015 64,774 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

underside and chassis slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2014 62,584 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 59,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 58,851 miles

front brake discs wear

n/s & o/s rear anti roll bar link bushes splitting

o/s/f upper suspension arm slight wear

subframe rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2011 54,835 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 48,071 miles

exhaust tail box rusty

Fail 14 Jun 2010 48,071 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust tail box rusty

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Jul 2009 40,785 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 32,103 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 32,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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WU05 BRV is a 2005 MG Tf in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WU05 BRV, 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 WU05 BRV registered?

WU05 BRV is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 9 July 2005.

Is WU05 BRV safe to buy?

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