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RX09 MTU

2009 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

46,359 mi
Last recorded46,359 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX09 MTU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 46,359 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear & both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 7 May 2021 45,303 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 45,303 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

battery light on in dash not charging

Pass 21 Mar 2019 42,619 miles

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Mar 2019 42,619 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2018 34,733 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 29,138 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Rear silencer and exhaust joint heavily corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2016 26,325 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer poor condition

Fail 18 Feb 2016 26,325 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear silencer poor condition

Pass 28 Jan 2015 22,323 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 19,544 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 15,092 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 15,092 miles

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

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 MTU is a 2009 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MTU, 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 MTU registered?

RX09 MTU is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 20 August 2009.

Is RX09 MTU safe to buy?

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