2005 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · BU54 ONB

The vehicle presents a stable level of roadworthiness, having passed its most recent MOT test on 19 June 2025 at 27,338 miles with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a period of clean results in the 2024 and 2022 tests, indicating that the car maintained its operational status without mechanical or structural failures during its recent service history. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,300 miles per year. There is a significant nine-year gap between the March 2013 test and the August 2022 test during which the car covered only 1,070 miles. While this low usage suggests minimal wear on the drivetrain and engine components, such long periods of inactivity often lead to degradation of rubber seals, fluid breakdown, and corrosion that MOT tests may not fully capture. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the structural integrity and braking system, as the MG TF is prone to corrosion in the sills and bulkhead. The 2013 test at 23,578 miles flagged the rear brake discs as pitted and scored, suggesting that while the car passed, the metal components suffered from surface oxidation due to low use. Verify that the calipers are not seized and that the suspension bushes have not perished from age and lack, despite the low mileage figures.