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RX09 MBO

2009 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

54,126 mi
Last recorded54,126 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX09 MBO
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 54,126 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 52,866 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 52,073 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 51,052 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 51,052 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 50,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 48,778 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 47,690 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 42,560 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 39,882 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 39,799 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 30,239 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 15,168 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 7,024 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 5,987 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 5,002 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 5,002 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 4,139 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 4,139 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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RX09 MBO is a 2009 MG Tf in Grey 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 RX09 MBO, 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 RX09 MBO registered?

RX09 MBO is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 1 August 2009.

Is RX09 MBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX09 MBO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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