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LK59 GJJ

2009 MG Tf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

33,525 mi
Last recorded33,525 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK59 GJJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 33,525 miles

Nearside Front slam panel attachment corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2020 33,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front slam panel attachment corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2019 32,758 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 32,476 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust back box badly corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2017 31,765 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 31,165 miles

both front tyres have cuts to sidewalls

both rear tyres feathering and have cuts to sidewalls

offside front wheel bearing has play

play in steering rack inner joints

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2015 27,000 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6 mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 21,776 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 21,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 17,043 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 12,838 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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LK59 GJJ is a 2009 MG Tf in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2009 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 29,014 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LK59 GJJ, 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 17 years old, this MG Tf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LK59 GJJ registered?

LK59 GJJ is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 25 October 2009.

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