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L500 MTT

2008 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,851 mi
Last recorded71,851 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 MG Tf32,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 MTT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 71,851 miles

Nearside Front Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ball joint arm bush

chip on windscreen zone B

Fail 11 Oct 2018 71,847 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ball joint arm bush

chip on windscreen zone B

Pass 7 Nov 2017 61,890 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ball joint arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 61,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ball joint arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 53,236 miles

ADVICE REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTED.

ADVICE TO CHANGE CHANGE BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADE'S ( SQUKING)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 53,232 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

ADVICE REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTED.

ADVICE TO CHANGE CHANGE BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADE'S ( SQUKING)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 40,804 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advice to get tracking done.

Pass 8 Oct 2014 24,205 miles

1.advice to change front wiper blade's

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust system rusted.

Fail 8 Oct 2014 24,203 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

1.advice to change front wiper blade's

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust system rusted.

Pass 21 Oct 2013 19,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 19,082 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 18,735 miles

advise offside front brake disc inner surface corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2011 18,735 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

advise offside front brake disc inner surface corroded

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 MTT is a 2008 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L500 MTT, 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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L500 MTT is a 2008 MG Tf, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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