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Y103 MGR

2005 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

21,780 mi
Last recorded21,780 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY103 MGR
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 21,780 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 21,265 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 21,037 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 20,898 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 20,484 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 20,121 miles

Front washers jets poor operation.

Pass 14 Mar 2020 19,771 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 19,002 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 18,267 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 17,598 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2017 17,521 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not reaching screen (a dribble) (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 15,032 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 14,939 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 14,866 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 14,806 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 14,590 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 14,195 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 13,415 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 12,478 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 9,042 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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Y103 MGR is a 2005 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 Y103 MGR, 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 Y103 MGR registered?

Y103 MGR is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 19 January 2005.

Is Y103 MGR safe to buy?

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