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L500 MGV

2009 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

114,424 mi
Last recorded114,424 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 MGV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 114,424 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 113,742 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 113,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 112,103 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 109,699 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

OIL SERVICE OVERDUE ON DASH.

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 109,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened ADVISE BOTH SIDES. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement GEAR BOX SUPPORT BRACKET BOLTED TO SUBFRAME RUSTED THROUGH. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released ALL REAR BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON . (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front FRONT BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON OUTER EDGES.(215-40X16W) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

OIL SERVICE OVERDUE ON DASH.

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 104,925 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 100,125 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 87,750 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 74,039 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 61,099 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 47,664 miles

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)

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

offside front tyre worn to 1mm on outer edge

Pass 4 Feb 2015 34,745 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 21,037 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 1mm on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2013 8,518 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 7,401 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 MGV is a 2009 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 MGV, 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 MGV registered?

L500 MGV is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is L500 MGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 MGV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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