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BX58 UUV

2008 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

61,904 mi
Last recorded61,904 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 MG Tf32,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX58 UUV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2021 61,904 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component has an unsafe modification subframe (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Various suspension parts showing signs of corrosion

Pass 31 Dec 2019 58,343 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

various components corroded, nearside rear subframe covered in under sealer

Pass 3 Jan 2019 54,587 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 53,609 miles

Exhaust back box rusty

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

cosmetic paint has been done underneath floor front up to rear but still signs of corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2017 53,609 miles

Exhaust back box rusty

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

cosmetic paint has been done underneath floor front up to rear but still signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2016 50,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 50,949 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 47,865 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 44,384 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 40,012 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 39,964 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 35,631 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 32,724 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 32,619 miles

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

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

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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BX58 UUV is a 2008 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BX58 UUV, 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 BX58 UUV registered?

BX58 UUV is a 2008 MG Tf, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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