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X88 PTR

2012 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

23,030 mi
Last recorded23,030 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 MG Tf23,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX88 PTR
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 23,030 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 21,801 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 20,084 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 19,473 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 19,357 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 18,723 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 18,452 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH on insides almost on limit at 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 17,203 miles

both front tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 28 Apr 2016 15,801 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 15,801 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 14,021 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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X88 PTR is a 2012 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2012 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 23,197 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 X88 PTR, 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 14 years old, this MG Tf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X88 PTR?

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What year was X88 PTR registered?

X88 PTR is a 2012 MG Tf, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is X88 PTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X88 PTR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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