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GN09 MGE

2009 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,271 mi
Last recorded61,271 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN09 MGE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 61,271 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 60,265 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 57,514 miles

Nearside Front tire damaged on outer wall but not too cords

Nearside head lamp top mount brackets damaged broken but head lamp not insecure

Fail 13 Sep 2021 57,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body panel insecure bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front tire damaged on outer wall but not too cords

Nearside head lamp top mount brackets damaged broken but head lamp not insecure

Pass 11 Sep 2020 50,815 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 49,515 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 47,580 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 16 Jul 2018 47,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Jul 2017 44,264 miles

Corrosion to rear box and catalyst flange

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Small split in both front wiper blades

Pass 11 Jul 2016 40,809 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 37,331 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 33,579 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 29,068 miles

nearside front fog lamp has no bulb.

nearside front tyre scrubbing outside edge

offside front tyre scrubbing inside edge

Pass 23 Jul 2012 23,975 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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GN09 MGE is a 2009 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GN09 MGE, 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 GN09 MGE registered?

GN09 MGE is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 23 July 2009.

Is GN09 MGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN09 MGE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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