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RA58 GUX

2008 MG Tf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,498 mi
Last recorded61,498 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 MG Tf32,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA58 GUX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 61,498 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 61,441 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 61,035 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 60,709 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 58,280 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 55,937 miles

Rear Silencer corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2020 55,937 miles

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

Rear Silencer corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2019 52,931 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 52,931 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 49,969 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 49,967 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2017 46,001 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 42,438 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 42,435 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 39,642 miles

Front wipers split on ends

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 35,686 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 29,079 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 22,597 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 17,316 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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RA58 GUX is a 2008 MG Tf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RA58 GUX, 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 RA58 GUX registered?

RA58 GUX is a 2008 MG Tf, first registered on 11 November 2008.

Is RA58 GUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA58 GUX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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