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NK09 ECN

2009 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

37,016 mi
Last recorded37,016 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK09 ECN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 37,016 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 35,379 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 33,427 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 31,145 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shocker casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch fluid contaminated.

Pass 10 Dec 2021 28,336 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 27,998 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 27,998 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 27,754 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 27,753 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 27,628 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 27,408 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 27,408 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 27,241 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 26,818 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 25,191 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 25,130 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 19,996 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 15,112 miles

offside front brake disc slight scored

Pass 17 Feb 2012 10,930 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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NK09 ECN is a 2009 MG Tf in Red 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 NK09 ECN, 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 NK09 ECN registered?

NK09 ECN is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 6 March 2009.

Is NK09 ECN safe to buy?

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