2008 MG TF 1.8L Petrol · EU58 NFR

The most recent MOT, dated 25 March 2026, was a clean pass at 31,121 miles with no defects recorded. This mirrors the previous four MOTs (2025, 2023, 2022 and 2021), each of which also passed without any advisory or failure notes. The pattern is therefore completely stable – there are no emerging safety or mechanical issues evident from the MOT data. The mileage progression is exceptionally low for a 2008 model: just 31,121 miles after 18 years, averaging about 1,700 miles per year. Such low use can mean that major wear items – tyres, brakes, suspension bushings and drivetrain components – have been subjected to relatively little stress. However, prolonged periods of inactivity can also lead to problems that are not captured by an MOT, such as battery deterioration, rubber seal drying, and corrosion in the under‑carriage. Overall the trend looks neither worsening nor improving; it is simply flat, with the vehicle consistently passing MOT checks. The low mileage suggests the car has not been heavily abused, but it also raises a flag that the car may have spent long stretches standing idle. That ambivalence means you should treat the mileage signal as neutral rather than a guarantee of low wear. Key checks for a prospective buyer - Inspect the battery and its terminals for signs of sulphation or leakage; consider a load test.