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R9 XCL

2009 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

21,026 mi
Last recorded21,026 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 XCL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 21,026 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 20,526 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 20,526 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 20,006 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 19,323 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 18,828 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 18,456 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 17,776 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 17,149 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 16,471 miles

wipers starting to smear

Pass 1 Apr 2016 16,065 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 15,808 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 15,808 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2014
Fail 29 Mar 2014 15,293 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 14,625 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 13,783 miles

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

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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R9 XCL is a 2009 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R9 XCL, 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 R9 XCL registered?

R9 XCL is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is R9 XCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R9 XCL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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