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HY58 BNO

2008 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,742 mi
Last recorded54,742 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 MG Tf32,631 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 BNO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 54,742 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 50,664 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2025 50,460 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 49,815 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 49,417 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 47,994 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 47,688 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 40,996 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 40,986 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 38,896 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 38,871 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced subframe mounting/chassis rusty and holed (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 38,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 34,247 miles

front subframe corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front anti rollbar link's bushes deteriorated

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear silencer strap broken (box is supported)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 34,247 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front anti rollbar link's bushes deteriorated

front subframe corroded

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear silencer strap broken (box is supported)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 27,561 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 27,561 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drivers wiper blade poor.

Pass 23 Oct 2012 22,423 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 22,423 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 16,762 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 16,762 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside door check strap loose

offside door check strap loose

offside washer jet requires adjustment

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 BNO is a 2008 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HY58 BNO, 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 BNO registered?

HY58 BNO is a 2008 MG Tf, first registered on 19 November 2008.

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