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HY58 AWO

2008 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,008 mi
Last recorded60,008 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 MG Tf32,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 AWO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 60,008 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly both n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 57,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 56,275 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 56,274 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Gear stick ball insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 54,500 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 54,350 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 53,283 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 52,410 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 52,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 50,223 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 48,225 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 48,220 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coolant leak plastic hose T-piece split

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 45,914 miles

Front wipers smearing

Rear both upper hub ball joint dust cover deteriorated

oil residue on the engine

Fail 24 Feb 2018 45,913 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front tyres perished and kerb damaged

Front wipers smearing

Rear both upper hub ball joint dust cover deteriorated

oil residue on the engine

Pass 1 Mar 2017 40,899 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 39,374 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 37,802 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 34,536 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 25,591 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 16,728 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Rear tyres wearing on edges

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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HY58 AWO is a 2008 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HY58 AWO, 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 HY58 AWO registered?

HY58 AWO is a 2008 MG Tf, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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