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J18 MDW

2008 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,805 mi
Last recorded23,805 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 MG Tf32,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 MDW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 23,805 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 23,113 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 22,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 22,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth @ 3 mm,and worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 22,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 22,036 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 21,719 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 21,324 miles

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2019 21,324 miles

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

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2018 20,804 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2017 20,225 miles

slight play o/s/f steering

Pass 21 Jun 2016 18,953 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear outer (3.6.B.2c)

suspension and steering components corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2016 18,953 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear outer (3.6.B.2c)

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

suspension and steering components corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2015 17,024 miles

Advise wheel alignment check as tyres worn on insides

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 14,277 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 10,967 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 6,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 6,693 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 5,962 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 5,962 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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J18 MDW 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 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 J18 MDW, 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 J18 MDW registered?

J18 MDW is a 2008 MG Tf, first registered on 17 November 2008.

Is J18 MDW safe to buy?

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