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CN56 DPV

2006 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,072 mi
Last recorded86,072 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 MG Tf37,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN56 DPV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 86,072 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 86,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 79,400 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 79,400 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 73,240 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 67,296 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 67,296 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 57,357 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 57,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 47,677 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 38,295 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 27,288 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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CN56 DPV is a 2006 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 37,182 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 CN56 DPV, 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 20 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CN56 DPV is a 2006 MG Tf, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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