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WX08 HDL

2008 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,805 mi
Last recorded52,805 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 MG Tf32,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 HDL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 52,805 miles

Exhaust Rear Silencer - Cat Mounting Bolts Corroded

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear SubFrame Front Monutings Corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 52,802 miles

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

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

Exhaust Rear Silencer - Cat Mounting Bolts Corroded

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear SubFrame Front Monutings Corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 51,800 miles

Both rear subframe rear mounting corroded

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 50,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 49,582 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 48,014 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 48,011 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 46,829 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 45,930 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 45,927 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 44,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 41,442 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 41,439 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 38,948 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 38,170 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 35,945 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 30,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle Has Just Met The Emissions Requirements.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 26,491 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 26,491 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 21,820 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 16,076 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 16,076 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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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WX08 HDL is a 2008 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WX08 HDL, 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 WX08 HDL registered?

WX08 HDL is a 2008 MG Tf, first registered on 28 August 2008.

Is WX08 HDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX08 HDL shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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