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AY58 ETT

2008 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,462 mi
Last recorded69,462 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 MG Tf32,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 ETT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 69,462 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 69,448 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 68,996 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 68,996 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH FRONT (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 68,961 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion underbody

Pass 24 Nov 2023 66,307 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion underbody

Pass 21 Nov 2022 64,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 64,262 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 61,113 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2020 59,103 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 59,102 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 57,662 miles

Coolant leak

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2018 55,604 miles

Front discs corroded

Front tyres near limits

Rear discs corroded

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Oct 2018 55,602 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear metal pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front discs corroded

Front tyres near limits

Rear discs corroded

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2017 51,585 miles

Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2016 45,217 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 45,217 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 40,873 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 37,190 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 37,183 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 31,532 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 31,524 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 26,537 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 21,572 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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AY58 ETT is a 2008 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AY58 ETT, 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 AY58 ETT registered?

AY58 ETT is a 2008 MG Tf, first registered on 23 October 2008.

Is AY58 ETT safe to buy?

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