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A8 NVL

2003 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,433 mi
Last recorded42,433 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 NVL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 42,433 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 41,540 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 40,124 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 38,729 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 38,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 37,243 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 36,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 35,184 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 33,790 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 33,790 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 32,322 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 30,405 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 28,397 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 28,397 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 26,980 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 24,939 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 24,907 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 22,658 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 19,978 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 17,431 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 18 Aug 2009 14,201 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 11,501 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 8,335 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 5,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 5,644 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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A8 NVL is a 2003 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 46,238 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A8 NVL, 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 23 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A8 NVL?

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What year was A8 NVL registered?

A8 NVL is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is A8 NVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 NVL shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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