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T31 SAV

2010 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,304 mi
Last recorded56,304 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 MG Tf28,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT31 SAV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 56,304 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 53,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 52,996 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 52,946 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

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

unable to see brake pads

Pass 5 Jan 2022 50,216 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 47,914 miles

throttle stiff to operate

Pass 12 Apr 2019 47,084 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 44,206 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 42,814 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 38,236 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 31,659 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 31,534 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 24,450 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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T31 SAV is a 2010 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T31 SAV, 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 T31 SAV registered?

T31 SAV is a 2010 MG Tf, first registered on 9 September 2010.

Is T31 SAV safe to buy?

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