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MG55 RDS

2006 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

97,986 mi
Last recorded97,986 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 MG Tf37,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG55 RDS
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 97,986 miles

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))

Pass 8 May 2024 97,276 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 97,276 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 97,266 miles

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))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 96,333 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 96,333 miles

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))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 94,698 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 94,698 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2020 93,974 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 88,574 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside has general corrosion

Fail 4 Jan 2019 88,532 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 84,020 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 83,769 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 78,052 miles

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)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 78,052 miles

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 73,835 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 73,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 67,168 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 66,870 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 52,417 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 52,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 41,914 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 41,913 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 27,954 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 13,979 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 11,952 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 9,734 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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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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MG55 RDS is a 2006 MG Tf, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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