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R8 YTF

2010 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,009 mi
Last recorded72,009 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 MG Tf28,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 YTF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 72,009 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 72,003 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 71,039 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 69,962 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 68,675 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 67,082 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 64,260 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 64,260 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 64,156 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust rusty

brakes rusty

Pass 14 Feb 2019 63,446 miles

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

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

exhaust main silencer corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2018 57,295 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 57,293 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 49,994 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 42,467 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 35,206 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 27,104 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 27,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 19,530 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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R8 YTF is a 2010 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R8 YTF, 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 R8 YTF registered?

R8 YTF is a 2010 MG Tf, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is R8 YTF safe to buy?

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