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MG06 SPN

2006 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,079 mi
Last recorded105,079 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 MG Tf37,182 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG06 SPN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2018 105,079 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Front Fog Lamp Cracked

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 98,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

High Intensity Discharge head lamps fitted

Nearside Front fog light turns on with side light

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer front (back of car) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front fog light glass broken

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer front (back of car) (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 95,268 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 95,258 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2013 82,510 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 82,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 70,472 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly

front brake discs worn

o/s front fog lamp smashed

Fail 2 Mar 2012 70,372 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front tyres wearing unevenly

front brake discs worn

o/s front fog lamp smashed

Pass 24 Jan 2011 54,688 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 32,144 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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MG06 SPN is a 2006 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MG06 SPN, 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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MG06 SPN is a 2006 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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