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RH02 PAH

2009 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,646 mi
Last recorded20,646 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRH02 PAH
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 20,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear 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))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 20,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear 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))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 19,929 miles

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

n/s/f tyre's low on tread 2-3mm

Pass 18 Mar 2024 19,444 miles

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

n/s/f tyre's getting low 2-3mm

Fail 18 Mar 2024 19,444 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working suspect sticky/weak motor, (3.5 (a))

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

n/s/f tyre's getting low 2-3mm

Pass 22 Mar 2023 18,243 miles

Offside Front track rod end slight wear

Pass 16 Mar 2022 17,556 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 17,556 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 16,844 miles

slight wear to o/s/f track rod end

Fail 25 Mar 2021 16,844 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

slight wear to o/s/f track rod end

Pass 11 Mar 2020 16,474 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 16,196 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 15,218 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 15,218 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" blade replaced (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" blade replaced (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 13,490 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 12,538 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 11,202 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 8,644 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 6,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 6,727 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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RH02 PAH is a 2009 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RH02 PAH, 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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RH02 PAH is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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