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AJ58 TVW

2008 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

37,628 mi
Last recorded37,628 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 MG Tf32,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 TVW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 37,628 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 37,628 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 37,348 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 37,348 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 36,101 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Mar 2017 36,099 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 32,400 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2015 25,785 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2015 25,785 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2014 19,988 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 14,354 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 14,354 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 7,212 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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AJ58 TVW is a 2008 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2008 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 32,631 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 AJ58 TVW, 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 18 years old, this MG Tf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ58 TVW registered?

AJ58 TVW is a 2008 MG Tf, first registered on 20 October 2008.

Is AJ58 TVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ58 TVW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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