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VX08 UTE

2008 MG Tf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,959 mi
Last recorded35,959 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2008 MG Tf32,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 UTE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 35,959 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 35,957 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 34,624 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 33,580 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front and rear discs showing surface corroision (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake lines front to rear showing slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 31,832 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 31,831 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2019 31,249 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front leading to front flexis both rear leading to rear flexis front to rear aswell (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 30,135 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 30,135 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 28,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front inner trackrod has slight play

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear discs poor

Pass 31 Oct 2016 25,725 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 25,725 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 22,770 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 21,215 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 21,215 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UTE is a 2008 MG Tf in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UTE, 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 UTE registered?

VX08 UTE is a 2008 MG Tf, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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