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AU58 EVR

2008 MG Tf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

42,501 mi
Last recorded42,501 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 MG Tf32,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 EVR
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 42,501 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2026 42,489 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 41,875 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 40,410 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 40,410 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 38,789 miles

underside undersealed

Fail 26 Jun 2023 38,773 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

underside undersealed

Pass 4 Jul 2022 37,681 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Jun 2021 36,906 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2020 35,764 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 35,764 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 34,379 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 34,377 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2018 33,880 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail / sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 33,858 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail / sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 32,637 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 30,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 26,412 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 22,413 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing uneven and close to limit

Pass 14 Aug 2014 22,413 miles

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

front tyres wearing uneven and close to limit

Pass 1 Aug 2013 18,255 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 23 Aug 2012 14,640 miles

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

nearside front tyre inner tread is slightly uneven

Pass 17 Nov 2011 11,172 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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AU58 EVR is a 2008 MG Tf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AU58 EVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU58 EVR registered?

AU58 EVR is a 2008 MG Tf, first registered on 26 November 2008.

Is AU58 EVR safe to buy?

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