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VU11 FBC

2011 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

36,174 mi
Last recorded36,174 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 MG Tf24,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 FBC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 36,174 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 35,268 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 34,354 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 33,668 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 32,071 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 32,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing in Front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing in Rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 31,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 31,454 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 30,952 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 30,611 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 26,909 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 23,995 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 23,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 23,001 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 23,001 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 22,550 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 18,850 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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VU11 FBC is a 2011 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VU11 FBC, 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

How do I check the history of VU11 FBC?

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What year was VU11 FBC registered?

VU11 FBC is a 2011 MG Tf, first registered on 7 March 2011.

Is VU11 FBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU11 FBC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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