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YU05 RVV

2005 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,958 mi
Last recorded60,958 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 RVV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 60,958 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 59,545 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 59,544 miles

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 58,188 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 58,186 miles

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 56,492 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 54,977 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 53,167 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 53,165 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 51,500 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 49,396 miles

Front and rear subframe slightly corroded

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

Pass 26 May 2017 49,373 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 49,373 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2016 49,302 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 49,302 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2015 49,166 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 May 2014 49,102 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 48,893 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 48,893 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 47,068 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 47,068 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 May 2011 44,214 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 40,323 miles

o/s/r tyre has slight cracking on inner wall

Pass 2 Sep 2009 35,663 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 35,298 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges,brake discs worn

damage osf sidewall,osf tyre nailed

play in nsr wheel bearing

Pass 2 Sep 2008 28,292 miles

spare wheel loose front tyres slight worn exhaust rusty

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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YU05 RVV is a 2005 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 YU05 RVV, 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 YU05 RVV registered?

YU05 RVV is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is YU05 RVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU05 RVV shows 26 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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