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T99 MGF

2008 MG Tf

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,811 mi
Last recorded63,811 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 MG Tf32,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT99 MGF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 63,811 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Nov 2025 61,549 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorating

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 58,641 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 55,546 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 51,610 miles

both front and rear subframes, inner sills and brake pipes have been under sealed

Fail 21 Jul 2022 51,610 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

both front and rear subframes, inner sills and brake pipes have been under sealed

Pass 12 Jul 2021 49,481 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 49,481 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 48,421 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 46,677 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 43,153 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

both rear ABS sensor pick up rings corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2017 43,153 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear ABS sensor pick up rings corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2016 39,611 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met

both front wiper blades worn

centre stop light not working

Fail 26 Sep 2016 39,611 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front wiper blades worn

centre stop light not working

Pass 21 Sep 2015 31,961 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 25,982 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 21,180 miles

bootlid has red lens fitted, unable to check wiring to confirm stop lamp not working

Pass 11 Oct 2011 14,629 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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T99 MGF is a 2008 MG Tf in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T99 MGF, 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 T99 MGF registered?

T99 MGF is a 2008 MG Tf, first registered on 5 November 2008.

Is T99 MGF safe to buy?

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