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LK09 MHL

2009 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

35,758 mi
Last recorded35,758 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK09 MHL
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 35,758 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 35,758 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2025 35,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 34,405 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 31,283 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 28,330 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 27,934 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Aug 2020 26,909 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 25,936 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 25,936 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 25,601 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 25,354 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 24,833 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 24,398 miles

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

wiper blades split but still clearing windscreen

Pass 22 Jul 2014 23,932 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 23,197 miles

3 led's on centre brake light not working

Pass 3 Aug 2012 22,263 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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LK09 MHL is a 2009 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 LK09 MHL, 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 LK09 MHL registered?

LK09 MHL is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 14 August 2009.

Is LK09 MHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK09 MHL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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