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RX58 HYN

2008 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,704 mi
Last recorded70,704 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 MG Tf32,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX58 HYN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 70,704 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive air con gas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 70,704 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive air con gas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 68,370 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front + Rear discs rusty/pitted

Pass 30 Oct 2023 66,232 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 66,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2022 64,136 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 64,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Rack Gaiter Twisted.

Pass 19 Oct 2021 61,590 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 59,049 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 59,049 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 56,230 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 52,948 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 52,948 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2017 49,074 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 49,074 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 45,093 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 45,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 40,949 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 40,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 36,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 316,220 miles

N/S/R Tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F Tyre has some flat spots

O/S/R Tyre wearing on edges

Fail 31 Oct 2013 31,622 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F Tyre has some flat spots

O/S/R Tyre wearing on edges

Pass 8 Nov 2012 25,887 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 20,086 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 HYN is a 2008 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 RX58 HYN, 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 HYN registered?

RX58 HYN is a 2008 MG Tf, first registered on 10 November 2008.

Is RX58 HYN safe to buy?

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