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VX09 LKG

2009 MG Tf

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,835 mi
Last recorded51,835 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX09 LKG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 51,835 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 47,211 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 47,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 42,662 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 36,947 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 36,946 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 32,989 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 32,824 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 32,815 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 32,681 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 32,250 miles

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

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

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 12 Mar 2018 32,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 20 Mar 2017 31,601 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 31,547 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 29,813 miles

front dioscs worn

offside front outer sill damaged

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2013 27,868 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 27,662 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 26,247 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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VX09 LKG is a 2009 MG Tf in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VX09 LKG, 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 VX09 LKG registered?

VX09 LKG is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 22 April 2009.

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