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VX59 JBY

2009 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

29,922 mi
Last recorded29,922 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 MG Tf29,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX59 JBY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 29,922 miles

Coolant leak Coolant header tank cracked and leaking ()

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Slight play (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 29,009 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 27,895 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 27,455 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 26,108 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm - very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 26,108 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm - very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 24,344 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 24,344 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn Track control rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front rims/tyre fitted to rear - rear rims/tyres fitted to front

Pass 20 May 2019 23,082 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 22,413 miles

Coolant leak ()

front and rear subframes very rusty

lower wishbones rusty

n/s rear brake slight bind

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2018 22,412 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

front and rear subframes very rusty

lower wishbones rusty

n/s rear brake slight bind

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2017 21,353 miles

rear subframe rusted

Pass 9 Nov 2016 19,809 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 19,809 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 18,928 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 17,013 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 15,038 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 15,038 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 11,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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VX59 JBY is a 2009 MG Tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VX59 JBY, 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 VX59 JBY registered?

VX59 JBY is a 2009 MG Tf, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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