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BX58 UUW

2008 MG Tf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,280 mi
Last recorded56,280 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2008 MG Tf32,631 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX58 UUW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 56,280 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 56,277 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 56,256 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 56,171 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 54,791 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 54,418 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 54,316 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 53,302 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 53,301 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 51,993 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 51,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 50,913 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 50,872 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 47,533 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 47,503 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 45,414 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 45,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 37,001 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 36,168 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 36,168 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 20,279 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 20,279 miles

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 UUW is a 2008 MG Tf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UUW, 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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BX58 UUW is a 2008 MG Tf, first registered on 16 October 2008.

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