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MG09 TFL

2009 MG Tf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

25,486 mi
Last recorded25,486 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG09 TFL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 25,486 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 25,241 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 24,705 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 23,001 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 22,170 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 22,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 21,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 21,560 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 21,435 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 20,323 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 19,941 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 19,505 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 18,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 18,194 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 18,143 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 17,102 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 17,102 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 10,150 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 13,990 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 TFL is a 2009 MG Tf in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MG09 TFL registered?

MG09 TFL is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is MG09 TFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MG09 TFL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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