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DX58 LSV

2008 MG Tf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,913 mi
Last recorded64,913 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 MG Tf32,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX58 LSV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 64,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 64,880 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from t/piece to n/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from t/piece to o/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r exhaust mount rubber deteriorated but still supporting

rear discs browning

Pass 20 Jul 2016 52,566 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak oil filter ()

fan belt squealing

Fail 19 Jul 2016 52,566 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. jammed---money in runners (6.2.A.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak oil filter ()

fan belt squealing

Pass 23 Jul 2015 36,492 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 39,821 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 24,172 miles

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2012 16,810 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 8,820 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 8,820 miles

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

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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DX58 LSV is a 2008 MG Tf in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DX58 LSV, 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 DX58 LSV registered?

DX58 LSV is a 2008 MG Tf, first registered on 10 October 2008.

Is DX58 LSV safe to buy?

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