2005 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · MG05 APB
2005 MG TF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 08/03/2005. Recorded mileage 32,872 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1796cc
MG05 APB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2025
- 32,872 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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MG05 APB Mileage History
- 09/02/20229,129 mi
- 02/02/202323,644 mi+14,515 mi
- 08/08/202432,303 mi+8,659 mi
- 06/08/202532,872 mi+569 mi
Average of roughly 6,808 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
MG05 APB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mg Tf (MG05 APB) between February 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: MG TF
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Head Gasket Failure(Serious)
Like the ZR, the TF uses the K-Series engine. The mid-engine layout makes cooling even more critical.
- Subframe and Sill Rust(Serious)
The front and rear subframes, sills, and rear wheel arches are highly prone to rust. Pre-2007 Chinese-built cars are generally better protected, but all TFs need careful inspection underneath.
- Electrical Gremlins(Moderate)
Electric windows and central locking can play up. The roof wiring loom for heated rear screens often frays and breaks over time due to repeated folding.
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