2009 MG TF · 1,018 MOT tests
2009 MG TF reliability
2009 MG TFs fail 25.2% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 6 TF years (1,018 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all MG TFs: 30.8%)
- 25.2%
- first-time fail rate (all MG TFs: 30.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 38,222
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,018
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 3.4% of tests fail here (383% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 MG TF
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics6.6%
- Suspension5.9%
- Brakes5.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.5%
- Steering3.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.4%
- Seat belts and airbags3.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 3.34%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 2.16%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 1.87%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 1.57%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Suspension arm corroded and weakened 1.47%
A corroded suspension arm can fail, causing loss of wheel control, so it needs immediate inspection and repair.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.38%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (16.11%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (5.3%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (4.91%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.62%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (4.22%)
Is a 2009 MG TF reliable?
2009 MG TFs fail 25.2% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 6 TF years (1,018 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 MG TF MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (3.34% of tests), airbag warning lamp shows fault (2.16% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (1.87% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 MG TF have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 MG TF shows 38,222 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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