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PO59 ELV

2009 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,104 mi
Last recorded72,104 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO59 ELV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2024 72,104 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2022 64,937 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 64,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 57,768 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 57,765 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 50,311 miles

both subframes corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2020 50,298 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative vehicle won't go into reverse (4.6.1 (a))

both subframes corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2019 41,349 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 33,468 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner facing wall slight damage

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 27,505 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 20,847 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 14,568 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 14,568 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 12,301 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 10,078 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 8,666 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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PO59 ELV is a 2009 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PO59 ELV, 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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PO59 ELV is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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