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MX58 WXW

2008 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

44,119 mi
Last recorded44,119 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 MG Tf32,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX58 WXW
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 44,119 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 43,566 miles

Rear box outer skin corroding away

Pass 14 Jul 2022 41,621 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight pitting on inner face of Rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 38,259 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 38,187 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 36,495 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2020 36,488 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 35,700 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 31,982 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 28,605 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 25,569 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 23,926 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 20,313 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 15,979 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 12,903 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 WXW is a 2008 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WXW, 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 WXW registered?

MX58 WXW is a 2008 MG Tf, first registered on 4 November 2008.

Is MX58 WXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX58 WXW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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