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YY05 HRG

2005 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,183 mi
Last recorded35,183 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Tf39,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 HRG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 35,183 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 35,183 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 34,589 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 33,638 miles

Underside wax oiled

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 33,638 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Underside wax oiled

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 33,404 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 33,404 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2018 31,834 miles

slight play in suspension , slight exhaust blow

Pass 28 Jun 2017 29,809 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 28,374 miles

rear suspension creaking

Pass 17 Jun 2015 26,136 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 23,735 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 21,584 miles

underbody corroded. back box corroded,

Pass 16 Dec 2011 18,317 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 16,713 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 14,063 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 9,813 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 9,813 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (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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YY05 HRG is a 2005 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YY05 HRG, 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 YY05 HRG registered?

YY05 HRG is a 2005 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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