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MG06 ARV

2006 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,138 mi
Last recorded37,138 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 MG Tf37,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG06 ARV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 37,138 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 35,488 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 33,732 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 32,170 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 32,170 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 32,139 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 31,510 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing thorne in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2016 30,582 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 29,861 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 29,334 miles

both front brake discs are pitted on their inner faces

Fail 17 Feb 2015 29,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both front brake discs are pitted

Pass 28 Feb 2014 24,052 miles

both front brake discs are pitted.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 19,799 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 15,059 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 13,897 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 12,662 miles

front discs rusting

Fail 21 Jul 2010 12,662 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front discs rusting

Pass 15 Jul 2009 10,906 miles

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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MG06 ARV is a 2006 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MG06 ARV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MG06 ARV registered?

MG06 ARV is a 2006 MG Tf, first registered on 18 July 2006.

Is MG06 ARV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MG06 ARV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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