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RX58 EYS

2008 MG Tf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,289 mi
Last recorded69,289 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 MG Tf32,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX58 EYS
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 69,289 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 62,553 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 62,549 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 53,036 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 52,999 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 52,977 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 51,693 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Slight play on rear suspension both sides. (side to side wheel play)

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 49,738 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 44,544 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 40,497 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads wearing low.

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Constant velocity boot slightly damaged.

Pass 1 Oct 2018 32,997 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn.

Front tyres just above the limit.

Nearside Rear Light loose.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre just above the limit.

Pass 2 Oct 2017 26,335 miles

Nearside rear inner brake disc corroded heavily but not weakened

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 23,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 23,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/40/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 20,547 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2014 18,230 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 2 Oct 2014 18,230 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Oct 2013 14,878 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 12,067 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 8,167 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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RX58 EYS 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 80%.

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 RX58 EYS, 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 RX58 EYS registered?

RX58 EYS is a 2008 MG Tf, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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