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TO51 BES

2008 MG Tf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,592 mi
Last recorded27,592 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 MG Tf32,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTO51 BES
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 27,592 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 27,442 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 26,663 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 25,838 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 24,666 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 24,666 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 22,788 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 20,273 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 17,310 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 16,204 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 16,203 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 14,132 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres have a nail in them.

Pass 15 Sep 2015 12,887 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 10,321 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 9,329 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 8,290 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 8,290 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 7,197 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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TO51 BES is a 2008 MG Tf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TO51 BES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TO51 BES registered?

TO51 BES is a 2008 MG Tf, first registered on 2 October 2008.

Is TO51 BES safe to buy?

The MOT history for TO51 BES shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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