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R111 JLM

2010 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,660 mi
Last recorded78,660 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 MG Tf28,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 JLM
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 78,660 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 74,818 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 70,055 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 70,055 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 63,676 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 62,884 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 61,454 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 58,283 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 53,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 53,117 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 50,595 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 46,587 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 46,587 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r shocker is noisey

Pass 9 Jan 2014 43,463 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 33,977 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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R111 JLM is a 2010 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R111 JLM, 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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What year was R111 JLM registered?

R111 JLM is a 2010 MG Tf, first registered on 16 January 2010.

Is R111 JLM safe to buy?

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