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HY58 BYM

2008 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,360 mi
Last recorded41,360 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 MG Tf32,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 BYM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 41,360 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 40,299 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 38,474 miles

All brake pipes minor corrsion

Pass 8 Aug 2022 37,614 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 37,613 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 36,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 36,094 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 34,283 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 34,248 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 33,079 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 31,255 miles

surface rust on front and rear discs

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 8 Aug 2017 29,270 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 27,400 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit has slight splits in outer wall and wearing close to limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 27,387 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit has slight splits in outer wall and wearing close to limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 24,904 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 24,904 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 22,277 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 22,277 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 20,211 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 18,026 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 14,638 miles

o/s wiper blade poor.

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 BYM is a 2008 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BYM, 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 BYM registered?

HY58 BYM is a 2008 MG Tf, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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