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MG09 VAR

2009 MG Tf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,390 mi
Last recorded83,390 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 83,390 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 83,389 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 80,699 miles

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

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

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))

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 80,698 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 78,893 miles

Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nsf and osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 78,708 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

rear exhaust fragile

Pass 24 Apr 2019 74,686 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective strap corroded and broken but has other support (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2019 74,686 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective strap corroded and broken but has other support (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 71,154 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 61,625 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 47,927 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 25,074 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 25,074 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 24,208 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 22,302 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 22,302 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 15,069 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 VAR is a 2009 MG Tf in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VAR, 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 VAR registered?

MG09 VAR is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 10 April 2009.

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