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DU58 MWX

2008 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,752 mi
Last recorded57,752 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 MG Tf32,631 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU58 MWX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 57,752 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 56,184 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 53,826 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 50,396 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 50,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 40,173 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 Oct 2014 40,126 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/r drive shaft boot insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2013 33,666 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 28,249 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 28,247 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 23,751 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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DU58 MWX is a 2008 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DU58 MWX, 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 DU58 MWX registered?

DU58 MWX is a 2008 MG Tf, first registered on 20 November 2008.

Is DU58 MWX safe to buy?

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