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GX58 BBJ

2008 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

47,244 mi
Last recorded47,244 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 MG Tf32,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX58 BBJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2026 47,244 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front and rear subframes and suspension components corroding

Pass 26 Feb 2025 45,474 miles

Both front and rear subrame and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 45,474 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both front and rear subrame and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 43,766 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from bottom end of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust bracket excessively corroded at rear

Fail 14 Feb 2024 43,764 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from bottom end of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust bracket excessively corroded at rear

Pass 21 Feb 2023 41,725 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 41,686 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both front brakes fluctuating / brake discs corroded / scored / discoloured on inner braking surface (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear brakes fluctuating / brake discs corroded / o/s/r brake disc corroded on braking surface inner / outer / brake pads not working full face of brake disc (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively o/s/f brake pads worn lower than n/s b/pads (1.2.1 (f))

slight imbalance on front / rear brakes when applied

Pass 14 Feb 2022 39,405 miles

both rear brake discs corroded / discoloured on braking surface / slight fluctuation developing / / signs of new b/pads been fitted

signs of oil leaks on engine

underside components showing general surface corrosion

Fail 14 Feb 2022 39,405 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both w/blades split 20" x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear brake discs corroded / discoloured on braking surface / slight fluctuation developing / / signs of new b/pads been fitted

hand brake pivots on rear calipers dry of grease or lube

signs of oil leaks on engine

underside components showing general surface corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2021 37,166 miles

Brake pipes greased

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 35,245 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes greased

Fail 13 Feb 2020 35,245 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring cracked (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front abs rings catching abs sensor

brake pipes greased

Pass 11 Feb 2019 31,992 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 31,992 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 27,048 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 22,721 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Fail 9 Feb 2017 22,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 18 Feb 2016 18,475 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 15,706 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 12,976 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 6,803 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 4,705 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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GX58 BBJ is a 2008 MG Tf in Red 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 GX58 BBJ, 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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GX58 BBJ is a 2008 MG Tf, first registered on 10 December 2008.

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