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MG08 VVC

2008 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

39,725 mi
Last recorded39,725 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 MG Tf32,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG08 VVC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 39,725 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 39,358 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 38,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 38,552 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 38,519 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear tyre starting to perish/cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear tyre starting to perish/cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 38,074 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 36,646 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 36,646 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 34,941 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 32,623 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 31,065 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 28,747 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 25,878 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 22,582 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 22,023 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 21,400 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 20,054 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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MG08 VVC is a 2008 MG Tf in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MG08 VVC registered?

MG08 VVC is a 2008 MG Tf, first registered on 20 April 2008.

Is MG08 VVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MG08 VVC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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