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MG59 DEN

2009 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

60,275 mi
Last recorded60,275 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG59 DEN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 60,275 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both also covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 60,275 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both also covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 59,775 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 59,775 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 58,998 miles

Underside undersealed

Pass 12 Jul 2022 58,369 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 54,901 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 54,595 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all so covered in wax oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all so covered in wax oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 54,592 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all so covered in wax oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all so covered in wax oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 53,486 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 52,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 50,249 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 47,954 miles

1 rear exhaust bracket brocken off and rear exhaust back box outer skin corroderd

Fail 4 Aug 2016 47,952 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort BOTH (3.7.B.6a)

1 rear exhaust bracket brocken off and rear exhaust back box outer skin corroderd

Pass 30 Jul 2014 40,994 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 40,994 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 37,280 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 37,280 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 29,004 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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MG59 DEN is a 2009 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MG59 DEN, 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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MG59 DEN is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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