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NK09 JLU

2009 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

51,895 mi
Last recorded51,895 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK09 JLU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 51,895 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 51,090 miles

Nearside Front slight play in inner tie rod, not excessive.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 50,794 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 50,792 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 49,684 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 49,418 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 48,874 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 48,874 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 47,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

washer bottle leaking

Pass 13 Aug 2019 45,317 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 43,962 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 May 2019 43,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2016 30,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 30,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 18,158 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 17,669 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 14,364 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 11,555 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2012 11,555 miles

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

Oil leak

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 JLU is a 2009 MG Tf in Blue 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 NK09 JLU, 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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NK09 JLU is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 6 August 2009.

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