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MX10 EVT

2010 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

78,504 mi
Last recorded78,504 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2010 MG Tf28,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX10 EVT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 78,504 miles

All brake discs corroded

All front and rear subframe mounts corroded

All suspension bushes deteriorated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Subframe previously repaired

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens missing

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

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

Rear Subframe crossmember previously repaired

Underseal throughout underneath

Fail 3 Apr 2025 78,503 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

All brake discs corroded

All suspension bushes deteriorated

Front Sub frame previously repaired

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

Front Suspension arms corroded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Cross member previously repaired

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

Underside of car covered in underseal

Pass 16 Jul 2024 78,501 miles

A suspension bushes deteriorated

All brake pipes covered in underseal

All break discs corroded

All suspension arms corroded

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

Front Subframe previously repaired

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

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

Rear Subframe bolt on cross member corroded and slightly hoed not seriously weakened

Underside of vehicle and subframes covered in underseal

Pass 9 Jul 2021 74,499 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all centre/rear brake pipes corroded, covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes into caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

underside of vehicle, suspension and brake pipes covered in underseal

Fail 6 Jul 2021 74,499 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both wheels catching arch liners (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all centre/rear brake pipes corroded, covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes into caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

underside of vehicle, suspension and brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 22 Jul 2020 74,202 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes covered in grease or other materials

Fail 21 Jul 2020 74,202 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower subframe corrorded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corrorded

brake pipes covered in grease or other materials

Fail 25 Jun 2020 74,196 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/40-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and perishing 195/45-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 66,591 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 66,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 58,650 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/40-16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 50,847 miles

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

Exhaust retaining strap deteriorated but system still adequately supported.

Fail 23 Jun 2016 50,847 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall cracked (4.1.D.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Lower effort from offside. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Coolant leak Front to rear metal pipes. ()

Exhaust retaining strap deteriorated but system still adequately supported.

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 44,496 miles

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

rear exhaust strap deteriorated but system adequately supported.

Pass 15 Jul 2014 36,989 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 36,988 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 27,077 miles

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

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

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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MX10 EVT is a 2010 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MX10 EVT, 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.

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MX10 EVT is a 2010 MG Tf, first registered on 23 July 2010.

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