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MG53 BOB

2011 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

28,358 mi
Last recorded28,358 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 MG Tf24,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG53 BOB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 28,358 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 25,399 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 22,953 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 22,634 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 21,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 May 2021 21,650 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 20,831 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 17,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 17,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 16,731 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 15,869 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 15,016 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 13,961 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 8,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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MG53 BOB is a 2011 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MG53 BOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MG53 BOB registered?

MG53 BOB is a 2011 MG Tf, first registered on 18 January 2011.

Is MG53 BOB safe to buy?

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