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KX58 LHM

2008 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,165 mi
Last recorded95,165 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 MG Tf32,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX58 LHM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 95,165 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper/lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened lower and upper (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides of vehicle /body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 95,131 miles

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper/lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened lower and upper (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides of vehicle /body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 92,005 miles

All 4 brake discs are corroding

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 92,005 miles

All 4 brake discs are corroding

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 88,693 miles

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

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))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 85,311 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 80,862 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 76,086 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 71,348 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 65,127 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 65,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 61,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has inner edge wear. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber joint has slight play (Chalked)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 54,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Lower outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 54,657 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Lower outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 45,506 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 36,751 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 29,387 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nsf tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear brake pipes corroding.

Fail 19 Sep 2013 29,381 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nsf tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear brake pipes corroding.

Pass 25 Sep 2012 22,416 miles

slight binde to neraside front brake

Fail 14 Sep 2011 16,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 16,983 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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KX58 LHM is a 2008 MG Tf in Red with a 1,798cc 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 KX58 LHM, 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 KX58 LHM registered?

KX58 LHM is a 2008 MG Tf, first registered on 7 October 2008.

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