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MG09 GTF

2009 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

34,894 mi
Last recorded34,894 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG09 GTF
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 34,894 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox drive shaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pipe corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2025 34,887 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

clutch pipe corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2024 33,816 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 33,816 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 32,587 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 32,587 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 31,362 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 29,916 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 29,243 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 28,618 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 26,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint between catalyst and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Jul 2018 26,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint between catalyst and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 24,146 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 20,228 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 20,009 miles

slight play detected in passenger side rear wheel

Pass 10 May 2014 16,926 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 16,926 miles

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

nail in drivers side rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2013 14,587 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 11,487 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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MG09 GTF is a 2009 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MG09 GTF, 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 MG09 GTF registered?

MG09 GTF is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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