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GN09 MGU

2009 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,582 mi
Last recorded35,582 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN09 MGU
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 35,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 34,178 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 32,890 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 31,724 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 30,386 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 28,971 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 27,795 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 27,795 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 26,712 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 26,179 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall slight damage

Fail 16 Feb 2018 26,178 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall slight damage

Pass 1 Mar 2017 25,095 miles

EML On

Pass 12 Apr 2016 24,159 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 22,785 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 22,785 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 20,989 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 20,986 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both side rear tyres under inflated

engine misfiring

Pass 18 Jul 2012 20,681 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner face.

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

Offside 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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GN09 MGU is a 2009 MG Tf in Green 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 GN09 MGU, 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 MGU registered?

GN09 MGU is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 19 June 2009.

Is GN09 MGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN09 MGU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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