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VX08 TNE

2008 MG Tf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

31,294 mi
Last recorded31,294 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 MG Tf32,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 TNE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 31,294 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 30,083 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 29,926 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 29,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 2.5 mm . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 2.5 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 29,223 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes on all corners of vehicle slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable chaffed on clutch slave bracket (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 28,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 28,847 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 28,224 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake slight bind

Fail 12 Nov 2018 28,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake slight bind

Pass 21 Nov 2017 27,492 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner edge

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 27,491 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner edge

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 25,419 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 24,715 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 26,049 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 26,049 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VX08 TNE is a 2008 MG Tf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VX08 TNE, 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 VX08 TNE registered?

VX08 TNE is a 2008 MG Tf, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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