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A23 MPS

2009 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests40 (35 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,979 mi
Last recorded85,979 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 MPS
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

35 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 85,979 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 98,799 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 85,421 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 98,430 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 84,173 miles

Offside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 215/40r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 98,256 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 82,479 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 98,233 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 80,610 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 97,906 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 97,804 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 79,702 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 97,354 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 78,987 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 78,987 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 95,327 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 77,279 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 74,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 74,092 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2018 93,325 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 90,465 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2017 90,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 62,320 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 86,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 61,293 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 59,166 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 84,047 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 81,549 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 56,464 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 56,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 54,437 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 78,903 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 52,866 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 76,361 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 49,842 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 43,214 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 37,970 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 27,901 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 22,702 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 22,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A23 MPS is a 2009 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A23 MPS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A23 MPS registered?

A23 MPS is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 31 May 2009.

Is A23 MPS safe to buy?

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