MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,244 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
brake pipes greased
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
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))
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))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
brake pipes greased
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
How Reliable is the MG Tf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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