2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 MG TF MOT pass rate and common faults

110 MOT tests in 2024. 66.4% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

117Well above average
Passed first time66.4%
Failed or needed repairs33.6%
Typical mileage at test46,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 110 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.6%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.6%
  3. Washers: not working3.6%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.7%
  5. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened2.7%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.7%
  7. Wheel bearings: rough when rotated1.8%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  9. Service brake performance: lagging in operation1.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes14.5%
  2. Suspension11.8%
  3. Lights & electrics9.1%
  4. Emissions & leaks7.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.4%
  6. Tyres4.5%
  7. Steering3.6%
  8. Body & chassis2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.9%
  3. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened9.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.3%
  5. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened5.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 MG TF?

In 2024, 66.4% of 2008 MG TF cars passed their MOT first time, across 110 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 MG TF?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; washers: not working. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2008 MG TF reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 117, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).