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SN59 EBA

2009 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,334 mi
Last recorded49,334 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN59 EBA
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 49,334 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 46,055 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 46,049 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 46,040 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 43,958 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 43,485 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 43,027 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 43,012 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 41,480 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 39,766 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy but doesn't feel rough

Pass 10 Oct 2017 38,604 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 35,020 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 35,018 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 28,272 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 28,263 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 27,452 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 24,914 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 22,219 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 22,219 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 18,183 miles

airbag light on

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 EBA is a 2009 MG Tf in Red 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 EBA, 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 SN59 EBA?

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What year was SN59 EBA registered?

SN59 EBA is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is SN59 EBA safe to buy?

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