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YJ58 PUU

2008 MG Tf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,240 mi
Last recorded67,240 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 MG Tf32,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ58 PUU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 67,240 miles

General Under Body Corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2024 61,999 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 61,646 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 55,465 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 49,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the junction (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 47,191 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 46,236 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 46,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 42,343 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords MARKED (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 36,685 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 36,685 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run from union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 26,915 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 18,222 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 18,034 miles

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

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

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 PUU is a 2008 MG Tf in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PUU, 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 PUU registered?

YJ58 PUU is a 2008 MG Tf, first registered on 12 November 2008.

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