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L500 RMM

2008 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,901 mi
Last recorded61,901 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2008 MG Tf32,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 RMM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 61,901 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 61,901 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 57,241 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 57,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 54,769 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 54,769 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 50,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 May 2021 47,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 46,100 miles

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

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

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 7 May 2019 40,478 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 32,529 miles

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

Offside Rear bearing nosey but not rough

Pass 10 May 2017 29,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre damage on outer wall but not too cords

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

back box poor condition

Pass 20 Dec 2016 28,871 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 22,380 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 18,877 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f brake disc inner face corroded

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Fail 2 Dec 2014 18,877 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f brake disc inner face corroded

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 10 Dec 2013 17,220 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 17,220 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipe under vehicle corroding

Pass 10 Dec 2012 14,592 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 12,184 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 RMM 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 75%.

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 RMM, 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 RMM is a 2008 MG Tf, first registered on 13 December 2008.

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