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HT09 LBY

2008 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

39,435 mi
Last recorded39,435 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT09 LBY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 39,435 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front to rear fuel pipe corroding

Pass 25 Nov 2024 37,391 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 34,537 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 32,142 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 29,133 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 26,140 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 23,241 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 19,848 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 16,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 16,690 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 13,626 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 10,905 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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HT09 LBY is a 2008 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HT09 LBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this MG Mgf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HT09 LBY registered?

HT09 LBY is a 2008 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is HT09 LBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT09 LBY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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