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MG MGF

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

R599 TDCMOT history

R599 TDC is a green petrol MG MGF first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 12 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 49,329 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Nov 2025
Mileage
49,329 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,015 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R599 TDC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R599 TDC was last recorded at 49,329 miles on 13 Nov 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,328 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,015 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 49,329 miles
  • 2023 – 48,060 miles
  • 2022 – 47,680 miles
  • 2020 – 47,545 miles
  • 2019 – 47,190 miles
  • 2018 – 46,539 miles
  • 2017 – 46,127 miles
  • 2016 – 45,704 miles
  • 2015 – 44,318 miles
  • 2014 – 43,183 miles
  • 2013 – 41,871 miles
  • 2012 – 40,659 miles
  • 2011 – 39,325 miles
  • 2010 – 37,503 miles
  • 2009 – 35,827 miles
  • 2008 – 33,944 miles
  • 2007 – 32,152 miles
  • 2005 – 30,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,329 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySome corrosion on both inner to outer sillsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,329 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    49,329 miles
    Test number
    237891686152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySome corrosion on both inner to outer sills

  2. Fail49,328 miles (+1,268)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,328 miles
    Test number
    400368923519
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySome corrosion on both inner to outer sills

  3. Pass48,060 miles (+380)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    48,060 miles
    Test number
    815644562522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass47,680 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    47,680 miles
    Test number
    467962215057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail47,677 miles (+132)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,677 miles
    Test number
    297325020356
    • MajorElectronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass47,545 miles (+355)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    47,545 miles
    Test number
    563760983874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass47,190 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    47,190 miles
    Test number
    265198406845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail47,187 miles (+648)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,187 miles
    Test number
    636094623537
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake low O/S
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass46,539 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    46,539 miles
    Test number
    662095623258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail46,538 miles (+411)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,538 miles
    Test number
    401823721402
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass46,127 miles (+423)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    46,127 miles
    Test number
    628079798541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass45,704 miles (+1,386)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    45,704 miles
    Test number
    720779514408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass44,318 miles (+14)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    44,318 miles
    Test number
    618862695058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear brake discs poor

  14. Fail44,304 miles (+1,121)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,304 miles
    Test number
    818865385006
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear brake discs poor

  15. Pass43,183 miles (+1,312)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    43,183 miles
    Test number
    126023584069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHeatshield loose on exhaust

  16. Pass41,871 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    41,871 miles
    Test number
    208167483054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSmall fault N/S/R Tyre

  17. Fail41,871 miles (+1,212)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,871 miles
    Test number
    777377783002
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSmall fault N/S/R Tyre

  18. Pass40,659 miles (+1,334)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    40,659 miles
    Test number
    518679082088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass39,325 miles (+1,822)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    39,325 miles
    Test number
    197578481422
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSuspension low
    • NoteRear brake discs poor

  20. Pass37,503 miles (+1,676)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    37,503 miles
    Test number
    821810390026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass35,827 miles (+1,883)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    35,827 miles
    Test number
    692352899085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    33,944 miles
    Test number
    162747018417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail33,944 miles (+1,792)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,944 miles
    Test number
    164859908068
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass32,152 miles (+1,996)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    32,152 miles
    Test number
    902831517064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    30,156 miles
    Test number
    461686255469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R599 TDC

Does R599 TDC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R599 TDC expired on 12 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R599 TDC?
The MOT on R599 TDC expired on 12 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R599 TDC done?
R599 TDC was recorded at 49,329 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2024, an average of 1,015 miles a year.
Has R599 TDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R599 TDC has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on R599 TDC 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 R599 TDC find?
R599 TDC passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; some corrosion on both inner to outer sills.

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