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SP09 CWV

2009 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,069 mi
Last recorded97,069 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 CWV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 97,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 89,416 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2022 89,407 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From front screen ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and cracking within the tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 80,216 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From front screen ()

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

Pass 1 May 2020 75,056 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side and off side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both sills becoming corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2020 75,055 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side and off side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both sills becoming corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2019 64,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

slight blow on exhaust flexi section and slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Apr 2019 64,209 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened on nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

offside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

slight blow on exhaust flexi section and slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2018 54,535 miles

front antiroll bar d bushes damaged

Fail 11 Apr 2018 54,534 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened on offside (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

front antiroll bar d bushes damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2017 44,393 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Apr 2016 44,197 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 44,197 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 32,494 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 22,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 22,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 12,447 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 10,110 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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SP09 CWV is a 2009 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP09 CWV, 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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SP09 CWV is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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