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SN59 CWZ

2009 MG Tf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,234 mi
Last recorded31,234 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN59 CWZ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 31,234 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 28,376 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 25,035 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 23,399 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 22,219 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 22,205 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs pitted and scored on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 21,951 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 20,430 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 20,425 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Strap broken surrounding rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Sep 2019 20,019 miles

Central steel brake pipe is corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is low on tread and scrubbed inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer wall is deteriorated and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

both front steel brake pipes are corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2018 19,283 miles

Offside Rear tyre wall perished/damaged

exhaust is corroded

general corrosion under car

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2017 18,344 miles

Nearside spot light is loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer wall deteriorated/cracking (4.1.E.1)

all under car steel brake pipes are slightly corroded

exhaust system is heavily corroded

front sub frame and associated body panels under car are corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2016 17,528 miles

Nearside Front spot light is loose

both rear tyre walls are deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2016 17,528 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front spot light is loose

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

both rear tyre walls are deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2015 16,689 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2015 16,689 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded steel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper damaged and fouls on tyre on steering lock (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroded

steel pipe under car corroded [clutch]

Pass 11 Jul 2014 15,772 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

main fuel steel pipe corroded

several steel brake pipes corroded

wiper blades worn

Fail 11 Jul 2014 15,772 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

main fuel steel pipe corroded

several steel brake pipes corroded

wiper blades worn

Pass 4 Jul 2013 13,373 miles

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

center and rear steel brake pipes are corroded

high line stop light has bulbs not working

Pass 4 Jul 2012 12,479 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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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SN59 CWZ is a 2009 MG Tf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SN59 CWZ, 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 SN59 CWZ registered?

SN59 CWZ is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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