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P40 RLW

2006 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,618 mi
Last recorded92,618 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2006 MG Tf37,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 RLW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 92,618 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2019 91,817 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 91,005 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 91,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake assembilies corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 90,468 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 87,624 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 87,624 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front subframe (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced rear subframe (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 84,866 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 80,379 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2014 80,379 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2013 74,529 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 74,529 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 69,072 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 69,072 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 56,891 miles

Rear tyres low on tread

all tyres wearing thin on the edges

slight play in rear suspension

Fail 8 Jan 2011 56,824 miles

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

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

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

all tyres wearing thin on the edges

slight play in rear suspension

Pass 16 Jan 2010 43,960 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 33,666 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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P40 RLW is a 2006 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P40 RLW, 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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P40 RLW is a 2006 MG Tf, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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