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YJ58 PTX

2008 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

64,144 mi
Last recorded64,144 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 MG Tf32,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ58 PTX
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 64,144 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 45,161 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 43,734 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 41,316 miles

Tyre obviously under inflated front tyres had under 10psi when presented since rectified (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 38,145 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 35,454 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 34,783 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded and surport bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 33,663 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 33,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 32,057 miles

Both front brake pipes coated in grease

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre sidewall has a tear but does not expose ply or cords

Underside has slight corrosion

Fail 7 Mar 2018 32,056 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Both front brake pipes coated in grease

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre sidewall has a tear but does not expose ply or cords

Underside has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2017 30,323 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 30,321 miles

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

nearside (non obligitory) mirror is domed and doesnt provide an adequate view to the rear

Pass 24 Mar 2016 29,855 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 29,501 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 27,055 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 22,383 miles

O/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGED

Pass 8 Sep 2012 17,935 miles

FRONT DISCS SLIGHLTY CORRODED

Fail 6 Sep 2012 17,935 miles

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

FRONT DISCS SLIGHLTY CORRODED

N/S/F BRAKES SLIGHLTY BINDING

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

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

REAR BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

Fail 17 Oct 2011 14,349 miles

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

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

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

n/s/f inner disc slightly scored

Pass 17 Oct 2011 14,349 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f inner disc slightly scored

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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YJ58 PTX is a 2008 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YJ58 PTX, 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 YJ58 PTX registered?

YJ58 PTX is a 2008 MG Tf, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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