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SN59 EAY

2010 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

23,085 mi
Last recorded23,085 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 MG Tf28,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN59 EAY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 23,085 miles

Offside hand brake very low test result

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 21,909 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 20,177 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 19,337 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 19,136 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 19,136 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 19,133 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 19,116 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 19,064 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 19,034 miles

exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

Fail 16 Dec 2019 19,030 miles

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

exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 19 Dec 2018 18,879 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 18,526 miles

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Fail 20 Dec 2017 18,523 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexie (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexie (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexie (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexie (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Pass 30 Dec 2016 17,460 miles

Front discs pitted on inner faces

Pass 5 Jan 2016 16,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs pitted on inner side

Pass 29 Dec 2014 14,303 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 12,668 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 9,569 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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SN59 EAY is a 2010 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SN59 EAY, 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 SN59 EAY registered?

SN59 EAY is a 2010 MG Tf, first registered on 15 January 2010.

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