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MG TF Mk1 (relaunch) built around 2011: not enough MOT data yet

We've only seen a handful of MG TF Mk1 (relaunch) models built around 2011 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.

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MG TF Mk1 (relaunch)
2008-2011ConvertiblePETROL

Based on 757 tests of TF models registered 2008-2011.

Mk1 (relaunch) fail rate by age

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateUK average for cars this age
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
13618.4%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
36420.3%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
25723.4%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 16 years old.

How the TF Mk1 (relaunch) compares

At each age below, see how the TF Mk1 (relaunch) holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.

Based on 212 tests across 2 MG models, built around 2011 (14 years old).

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateMG average
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
13618.4%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
36420.3%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
25723.4%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Suspension

Worth checking

Inspect the suspension carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

Other convertibles to compare

Other convertibles, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the TF Mk1 (relaunch).

  1. 1

    Mini (R57)

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    26.4%

    No clear edge over the MG TF Mk1 (relaunch) on these figures.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    1,040 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

  2. 2

    Mazda MX-5

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    20.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    5.8%
    Dangerous
    4%
    Still registered at 10 years
    97.6%

    Fewer dangerous faults: 4.0%, against 5.1% for the MG TF Mk1 (relaunch).

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    4,963 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

  3. 3

    BMW Z4

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    16.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    6%
    Dangerous
    6.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96%

    Lower fail rate: 16.3%, against 18.4% for the MG TF Mk1 (relaunch), both built around 2011.

    2,129 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

  4. 4

    Renault Wind

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    30.9%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    12.1%
    Dangerous
    7.1%

    No clear edge over the MG TF Mk1 (relaunch) on these figures.

    1,665 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Recall context

3 recalls in all

All 3 TF Mk1 (relaunch) recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 3 recalls

Top concerns

  • Rear suspension may fail
  • Suspension may fail
  • Possible loss of directional control.

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

How TF Mk1 (relaunch) cars have aged

How TF Mk1 (relaunch) cars have aged

How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.

0%10%20%10111213141516Age at MOTBuilt around 2011, 10 years old at the time of MOT: 25.7% (70 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2011, 11 years old at the time of MOT: 27.1% (59 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2011, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 21.8% (55 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2011, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 20.4% (54 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2011, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 19.6% (51 tests, 2025 data)2011Built around 2010, 11 years old at the time of MOT: 19.5% (164 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2010, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 19.0% (168 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2010, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 18.4% (158 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2010, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 17.4% (167 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2010, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 19.5% (164 tests, 2025 data)2010Built around 2009, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 20.6% (175 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2009, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 19.9% (161 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2009, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 21.3% (164 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2009, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 22.1% (149 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2009, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 22.9% (153 tests, 2025 data)2009
First registered around 2011First registered around 2010First registered around 2009
All generations of this modelNot enough data

Most common issues on MG TFs of this age

This list covers every MG TF built around 2011, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the Mk1 (relaunch) on its own.

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease

    22.1%
    Advisory: 47Fail: 3 (6% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    15.4%
    Advisory: 29Fail: 1 (3% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    8.1%
    Advisory: 15Fail: 1 (6% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    8.1%
    Advisory: 6Fail: 7 (54% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    8.1%
    Advisory: 11Fail: 2 (15% of the times it was found)

Based on 136 tests

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Frequently asked questions

Built around 2011 (14 years old), the MG TF Mk1 (relaunch) (2008-2011) fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 136 14-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. From 757 MOT tests on MG TFs first registered between 2008-2011. These figures are a guide, not a guarantee.