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MG59 SJB

2009 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

35,670 mi
Last recorded35,670 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 35,670 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 34,688 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 34,688 miles

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 33,287 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 33,287 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 31,503 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 30,398 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 29,706 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 28,523 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 28,372 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam main beam lamps do not stay on when switch operated (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 26,240 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 24,435 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 24,435 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 23,695 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2016 22,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

all tyres deteriorated on inner sidewalls

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2015 20,986 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 19,531 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 19,531 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 13,620 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 SJB 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 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 MG59 SJB, 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 MG59 SJB registered?

MG59 SJB is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is MG59 SJB safe to buy?

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