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480 YUG

2012 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,968 mi
Last recorded63,968 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 MG Tf23,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration480 YUG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 63,968 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 62,820 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 62,820 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 62,785 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 62,710 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 62,634 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 62,196 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 61,979 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 61,766 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 60,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack has sighlt play within its workings.

Pass 12 May 2012 60,927 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 May 2012 60,927 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 60,907 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 60,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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480 YUG is a 2012 MG Tf in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 23,197 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 480 YUG, 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 14 years old, this MG Tf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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480 YUG is a 2012 MG Tf, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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