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MX58 HJJ

2008 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

54,614 mi
Last recorded54,614 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 MG Tf32,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX58 HJJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 54,614 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 52,440 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 49,571 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 44,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 37,482 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 30,470 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 30,455 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Clutch pipe corroding

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight surface corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear box corroding

Pass 9 Oct 2021 30,325 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 29,327 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 27,096 miles

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

Rear Coolant leak

Pass 4 Oct 2018 24,277 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 24,277 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 22,144 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 20,140 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 18,207 miles

engine coolant leak

engine covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2014 16,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 30 Oct 2014 16,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Oct 2013 15,585 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 13,908 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 12,579 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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MX58 HJJ 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 85%.

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 MX58 HJJ, 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 MX58 HJJ registered?

MX58 HJJ is a 2008 MG Tf, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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