2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 MG TF MOT pass rate and common faults

219 MOT tests in 2024. 75.3% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

126Well above average
Passed first time75.3%
Failed or needed repairs24.7%
Typical mileage at test38,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 219 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.1%
  2. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.7%
  3. Washers: not working2.3%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.8%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.8%
  6. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened1.8%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.4%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.4%
  9. Washers: jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen1.4%
  10. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes8.2%
  2. Suspension8.2%
  3. Lights & electrics8.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.3%
  5. Steering4.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.7%
  7. Tyres3.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.2%
  3. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened7.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.9%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.5%

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 2010 MG TF?

In 2024, 75.3% of 2010 MG TF cars passed their MOT first time, across 219 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 MG TF?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault; washers: not working. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2010 MG TF reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 126, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).