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L500 DGP

2010 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

50,210 mi
Last recorded50,210 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 MG Tf28,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 DGP
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 50,210 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 50,057 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 49,669 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 47,517 miles

service light on dash

Fail 31 May 2023 47,515 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

service light on dash

Pass 9 Jun 2022 46,384 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 44,350 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 41,631 miles

Front brake discs worn and lipped.

Fail 1 Feb 2020 41,629 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs worn and lipped.

Pass 23 Jan 2019 38,884 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 38,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 29,749 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 29,749 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 21,139 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 13,135 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 13,135 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 11,813 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 10,266 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 9,092 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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L500 DGP is a 2010 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2010 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 28,972 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 L500 DGP, 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 16 years old, this MG Tf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L500 DGP registered?

L500 DGP is a 2010 MG Tf, first registered on 27 March 2010.

Is L500 DGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 DGP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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