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YJ56 XYT

2007 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,373 mi
Last recorded71,373 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2007 MG Tf32,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ56 XYT
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 71,373 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2026 70,943 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 70,943 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 69,345 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 67,356 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 67,356 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 63,541 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 62,237 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 60,733 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 60,590 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 60,374 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 58,632 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 58,632 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 58,052 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 58,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 56,786 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 54,479 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 52,191 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 48,181 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 45,081 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 42,357 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 31,485 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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YJ56 XYT is a 2007 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2007 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 32,774 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 YJ56 XYT, 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 19 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 YJ56 XYT registered?

YJ56 XYT is a 2007 MG Tf, first registered on 24 January 2007.

Is YJ56 XYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ56 XYT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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