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D25 ERL

2008 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

27,570 mi
Last recorded27,570 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 MG Tf32,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD25 ERL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 27,570 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 27,323 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Reverse lamp not working

Pass 17 Apr 2024 27,046 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 26,712 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 26,368 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 25,865 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 25,596 miles

Offside Rear brake pads approx 3mm wear left

Rear brake pipes have slight surface corrosion

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2018 25,143 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 24,764 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 22,495 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 22,346 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 22,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 21,851 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 19,730 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 16,400 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 11,800 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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D25 ERL is a 2008 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D25 ERL, 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 D25 ERL registered?

D25 ERL is a 2008 MG Tf, first registered on 30 October 2008.

Is D25 ERL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D25 ERL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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