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EL 6410

1988 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,368 mi
Last recorded54,368 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL 6410
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 54,368 miles

Nearside rear axle shaft outer seal slightly leaking

Offside Rear rear axle shaft outer seal slightly leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2014 54,069 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2012 52,495 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leaking from nearside rear hub

Pass 23 Aug 2011 52,205 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2010 50,853 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 49,855 miles

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 49,174 miles

fluid leak from nearside rear brake drum

Pass 21 Jun 2007 47,803 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 47,803 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2006 46,892 miles

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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EL 6410 is a 1988 MG Tf in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EL 6410, 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 38 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EL 6410 registered?

EL 6410 is a 1988 MG Tf, first registered on 16 August 1988.

Is EL 6410 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL 6410 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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