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RX58 HYJ

2008 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

56,257 mi
Last recorded56,257 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 MG Tf32,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX58 HYJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 56,257 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 55,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perishing to outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 55,335 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 53,443 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underbody undersealed

Pass 15 Oct 2021 52,890 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 52,890 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 52,662 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 52,340 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 50,701 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 47,689 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 44,994 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 44,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 41,536 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 35,044 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 35,044 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 28,217 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 28,217 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 24,476 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 19,945 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 HYJ is a 2008 MG Tf in Grey 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 RX58 HYJ, 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 HYJ registered?

RX58 HYJ is a 2008 MG Tf, first registered on 12 December 2008.

Is RX58 HYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX58 HYJ 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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