2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 MG TF MOT pass rate and common faults

291 MOT tests in 2024. 71.5% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

122Well above average
Passed first time71.5%
Failed or needed repairs28.5%
Typical mileage at test39,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 291 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.7%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.7%
  3. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.1%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.1%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.7%
  6. Horn: not working1.7%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.4%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.4%
  9. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed1.4%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes10.3%
  2. Lights & electrics10.3%
  3. Suspension7.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks5.2%
  6. Steering3.4%
  7. Seat belts & airbags2.4%
  8. Tyres2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded20.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.3%
  3. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened7.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.2%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 MG TF?

In 2024, 71.5% of 2009 MG TF cars passed their MOT first time, across 291 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 MG TF?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2009 MG TF reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 122, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).