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GX59 RKV

2009 MG Tf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

28,977 mi
Last recorded28,977 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX59 RKV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 28,977 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 28,438 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 27,941 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 26,818 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 26,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad showing signs of over heating (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper hand brake mechanism partially seized

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rose joint (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 26,742 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened webbing badly cut & frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad showing signs of over heating (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper hand brake mechanism partially seized

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rose joint (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 23,618 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (Outer sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 22,034 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 22,034 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 21,165 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 21,143 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 21,080 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 20,910 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 20,458 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 20,458 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 19,836 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 19,086 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 16,695 miles

nearside front tyre slightly misshaped

offside front tyre slightly misshaped

Fail 23 Oct 2013 16,694 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly misshaped

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre slightly misshaped

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Oct 2012 13,555 miles

nearside front tyre slightly mishaped

nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 17 Oct 2012 13,555 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre slightly mishaped

nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

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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GX59 RKV is a 2009 MG Tf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GX59 RKV, 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 GX59 RKV registered?

GX59 RKV is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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