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299 DYK

2009 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

29,615 mi
Last recorded29,615 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration299 DYK
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 29,615 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 29,615 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 29,397 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 28,610 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 27,783 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 27,236 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 26,896 miles

offside rear park brake figures only just met minimum requirements

Fail 13 Aug 2020 26,896 miles

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

offside rear park brake figures only just met minimum requirements

Pass 25 Apr 2019 25,935 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 24,848 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 23,137 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 20,098 miles

Nearside Front mirror lens missing.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 20,098 miles

Nearside Front mirror lens missing.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 15,852 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 15,780 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 11,482 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2013 8,572 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 8,572 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 5,723 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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299 DYK is a 2009 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 299 DYK, 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 299 DYK registered?

299 DYK is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 1 May 2009.

Is 299 DYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 299 DYK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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