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L500 MGB

2009 MG Tf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,679 mi
Last recorded20,679 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 MGB
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2026 20,679 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 20,491 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 19,859 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 19,553 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 18,505 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 17,237 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 15,015 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 14,999 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 13,194 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 11,613 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 11,575 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 9,934 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 9,326 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 8,756 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 7,913 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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L500 MGB is a 2009 MG Tf in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L500 MGB, 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 L500 MGB registered?

L500 MGB is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 24 July 2009.

Is L500 MGB safe to buy?

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