MOT Status
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97,986 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
small holes in both rear under arches / sill ends
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
small holes in both rear under arches / sill ends
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened hole in top of arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
front to rear clutch pipe corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-55-15v (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-15v (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-55-15v cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
off side rear brake pads deteriorated ( red and burnt)
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
underside has general corrosion
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill near sub frame mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
underside has general corrosion
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe mounting (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe mounting (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Central Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SUBFRAME STARTING TO DELAMINATE (6.1.B.2)
Central Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Central Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SUBFRAME STARTING TO DELAMINATE (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported SILENSER STRAP BROKEN (7.1.1)
Central Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SUBFRAME STARTING TO DELAMINATE (6.1.B.2)
Central Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Central Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SUBFRAME STARTING TO DELAMINATE (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the MG Tf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MG55 RDS is a 2006 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
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 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 MG55 RDS, 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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What year was MG55 RDS registered?
MG55 RDS is a 2006 MG Tf, first registered on 19 January 2006.
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