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LF11 ADV

2011 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,037 mi
Last recorded37,037 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 MG Tf24,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF11 ADV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 37,037 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside front to rear pipes greased etc (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted both sides front and rears (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 35,139 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside front and rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted both sides front and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 29 Apr 2025 35,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside front and rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted both sides front and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2024 32,930 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 31,627 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 31,627 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 29,654 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 29,654 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 27,438 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 24,184 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 20,220 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 17,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 14,033 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 10,966 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 7,473 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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LF11 ADV is a 2011 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 LF11 ADV, 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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LF11 ADV is a 2011 MG Tf, first registered on 12 April 2011.

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