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J700 MSE

2008 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,291 mi
Last recorded63,291 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 MG Tf32,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ700 MSE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 63,291 miles

Offside headlamp slightly dim

Pass 3 Apr 2025 61,289 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 59,714 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 59,713 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 57,472 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 55,730 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 54,250 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 54,248 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 53,375 miles

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

Clutch pipe corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 49,850 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam & toys ()

Pass 6 Apr 2018 46,279 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak oil filter ()

Fail 29 Mar 2018 46,004 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak oil filter ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 40,746 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 34,306 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm edges wearing. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm edges wearing. (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres inner sidewalls are splitting, no cords/ply exposed.

Fail 15 Mar 2016 34,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm edges wearing. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm edges wearing. (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres inner sidewalls are splitting, no cords/ply exposed.

Pass 9 Apr 2015 28,714 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 27,381 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 27,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 26,071 miles

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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J700 MSE is a 2008 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J700 MSE, 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 J700 MSE registered?

J700 MSE is a 2008 MG Tf, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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