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LJ09 FPA

2009 MG Tf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

33,202 mi
Last recorded33,202 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 FPA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 33,202 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 28,404 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 24,179 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 20,406 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 19,521 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 17,463 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front sub frame has slight corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2016 17,147 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 15,504 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 14,676 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 12,174 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 12,174 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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LJ09 FPA is a 2009 MG Tf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LJ09 FPA, 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

How do I check the history of LJ09 FPA?

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What year was LJ09 FPA registered?

LJ09 FPA is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 20 June 2009.

Is LJ09 FPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ09 FPA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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