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L15 SWB

2011 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

12,041 mi
Last recorded12,041 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 MG Tf24,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 SWB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 12,041 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 11,997 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 11,941 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 11,856 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 11,764 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 11,652 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 11,517 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 11,344 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 10,892 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 10,339 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 9,762 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 9,070 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 9,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 7,216 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 7,216 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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L15 SWB is a 2011 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 24,985 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 L15 SWB, 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 15 years old, this MG Tf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L15 SWB registered?

L15 SWB is a 2011 MG Tf, first registered on 4 April 2011.

Is L15 SWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L15 SWB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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