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OR55 NGE

2008 MG Tf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,789 mi
Last recorded47,789 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 MG Tf32,631 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOR55 NGE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 47,789 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 45,743 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 42,821 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS/OS Front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS/OS Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS/OS Front subframe rear support brackets corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 39,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 39,887 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 36,521 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 16 Nov 2020 33,068 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 32,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 30,627 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front corroded at clips (1.1.11 (c))

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 30,627 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front corroded at clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 26,159 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 15 Nov 2017 23,045 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 23,041 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 18,887 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 15,881 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 15,881 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 15,782 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Oct 2013 15,244 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 12,682 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 10,772 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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OR55 NGE is a 2008 MG Tf in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 OR55 NGE, 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 OR55 NGE registered?

OR55 NGE is a 2008 MG Tf, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is OR55 NGE safe to buy?

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