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MG08 TFV

2008 MG Tf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,767 mi
Last recorded44,767 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 MG Tf32,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG08 TFV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 44,767 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 44,767 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2023 42,146 miles

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))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 42,136 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Rear Outer cv boot leaking grease

Pass 12 Apr 2022 37,037 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 37,028 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 32,462 miles

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

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

condition of back box

Pass 19 Jun 2018 29,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

box panel under n/s front wing corroded at front

engine check light on

Fail 19 Jun 2018 29,184 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

box panel under n/s front wing corroded at front

engine check light on

Pass 16 Jun 2017 23,536 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 23,249 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 21,544 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 21,539 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 18,357 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 13,140 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 6,418 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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MG08 TFV is a 2008 MG Tf in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MG08 TFV, 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 MG08 TFV registered?

MG08 TFV is a 2008 MG Tf, first registered on 17 October 2008.

Is MG08 TFV safe to buy?

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