2008 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · AJ58 VTM

The 2008 MG TF presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 30 March 2026 at 10,756 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean MOT results across the prior four years. Recorded mileage sits at 10,756 miles against an 18 year lifespan, equating to roughly 598 miles per year. The DVSA data shows the car covered only 5,117 miles by October 2022, then 5,213 in October 2023, 5,523 in August 2024, 8,730 by July 2025, and 10,756 by March 2026. The step from 5,523 to 8,730 miles marks the largest single annual gain, yet total accumulation remains low for the age. No test failures or advisories appear in the history, so the record gives no evidence of skipped consumable replacement or deferred mechanical repair. A buyer should still inspect the car in person for issues the MOT does not capture. Long static periods at low mileage raise the risk of perished rubber suspension bushes, degraded tyres, and surface corrosion on structural members despite the clean passes. The tester recorded no brake binding, worn discs, or exhaust emissions faults, but standing vehicles often develop seized calipers and flat-spotted tyres unseen on a pass certificate. Given the absence of recorded advisories, previous keepers appear to have stored the car with basic care rather than driven it hard. Verify underneath for rust on subframes and check fluid condition before purchase, as the MOT ledger alone cannot confirm ongoing maintenance of a low-use roadster.