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WX61 LYV

2011 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,594 mi
Last recorded49,594 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 MG Tf24,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX61 LYV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 49,594 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 48,217 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 48,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Near lower arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 45,900 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 44,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 42,365 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 41,948 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 41,948 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 37,191 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 32,587 miles

intermittent fault on nearside number plate lamp

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2017 28,565 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 28,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/ and o/s/ (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/ and o/s/ (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and centre (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack end slight play ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 25,493 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn on both edges

offside front brake starting to bind

Fail 8 Dec 2016 25,493 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn on both edges

offside front brake starting to bind

Pass 10 Dec 2015 21,419 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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WX61 LYV is a 2011 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 24,985 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WX61 LYV, 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 15 years old, this MG Tf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WX61 LYV registered?

WX61 LYV is a 2011 MG Tf, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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