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MG MGF

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 1,796 cc

P855 TGXMOT history

P855 TGX is a green petrol MG MGF first used on 21 Jun 1997. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 122,711 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
122,711 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P855 TGX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
21 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P855 TGX was last recorded at 122,711 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,711 miles · 24 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,711 miles
  • 2025 – 122,473 miles
  • 2024 – 122,073 miles
  • 2023 – 120,848 miles
  • 2022 – 120,232 miles
  • 2021 – 120,050 miles
  • 2019 – 119,185 miles
  • 2018 – 118,656 miles
  • 2017 – 118,171 miles
  • 2010 – 117,660 miles
  • 2009 – 116,352 miles
  • 2008 – 114,724 miles
  • 2007 – 113,051 miles
  • 2006 – 110,821 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,711 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside washer jet partially blocked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear sub frame slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,711 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    122,711 miles
    Test number
    982886994744
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Fail122,711 miles (+238)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,711 miles
    Test number
    264811290548
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system burst on test ,pedal traveling to floor (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass122,473 miles (+400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    122,473 miles
    Test number
    888528571891
    • AdvisoryNearside washer jet partially blocked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass122,073 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    122,073 miles
    Test number
    144608336430
    • AdvisoryNearside washer jet partially blocked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Fail122,073 miles (+1,225)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,073 miles
    Test number
    406149292672
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside washer jet partially blocked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass120,848 miles (+616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    120,848 miles
    Test number
    197594195424
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear not fitted to sidewall instruction
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass120,232 miles (+182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    120,232 miles
    Test number
    493850088746
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch edges taped ,temp repair

  8. Pass120,050 miles (+865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    120,050 miles
    Test number
    334742795921
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass119,185 miles (+529)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    119,185 miles
    Test number
    109582308848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,656 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    118,656 miles
    Test number
    345323248598
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame slightly corroded

  11. Fail118,656 miles (+485)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,656 miles
    Test number
    567562948031
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame slightly corroded

  12. Pass118,171 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    118,171 miles
    Test number
    678363359581
    • AdvisoryRear subframe slightly corroded

  13. Fail118,171 miles (+511)13 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,171 miles
    Test number
    311655088650
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass117,660 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    117,660 miles
    Test number
    911920160153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail117,658 miles (+1,306)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,658 miles
    Test number
    953109450178
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass116,352 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    116,352 miles
    Test number
    922932039126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail116,350 miles (+1,626)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,350 miles
    Test number
    184021939126
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Fail114,724 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,724 miles
    Test number
    260276438176
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass114,724 miles (+1,673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    114,724 miles
    Test number
    621106238139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass113,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    113,051 miles
    Test number
    913983667190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail113,051 miles (+2,230)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,051 miles
    Test number
    342547357112
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass110,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    110,821 miles
    Test number
    780641356165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail110,821 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,821 miles
    Test number
    582556846182
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about P855 TGX

Does P855 TGX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P855 TGX is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on P855 TGX?
The MOT on P855 TGX is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P855 TGX done?
P855 TGX was recorded at 122,711 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 599 miles a year.
Has P855 TGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P855 TGX has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on P855 TGX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on P855 TGX find?
P855 TGX passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.

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