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MG MGF

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T122 MABMOT history

T122 MAB is a purple petrol MG MGF first used on 6 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 98,148 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
98,148 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,825 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T122 MAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T122 MAB was last recorded at 98,148 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,013 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
135 miles
Average per year
2,825 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,148 miles
  • 2025 – 98,013 miles
  • 2024 – 97,843 miles
  • 2023 – 97,704 miles
  • 2022 – 97,553 miles
  • 2021 – 97,042 miles
  • 2020 – 96,925 miles
  • 2019 – 95,031 miles
  • 2018 – 92,871 miles
  • 2017 – 91,051 miles
  • 2016 – 88,789 miles
  • 2015 – 86,468 miles
  • 2014 – 83,431 miles
  • 2013 – 78,552 miles
  • 2012 – 74,699 miles
  • 2011 – 69,430 miles
  • 2010 – 63,734 miles
  • 2009 – 58,287 miles
  • 2008 – 53,706 miles
  • 2007 – 47,124 miles
  • 2006 – 41,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,148 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody is undersealed,

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

32 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,148 miles (+135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    98,148 miles
    Test number
    900757933896
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody is undersealed,
  2. Pass98,013 miles (+170)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    98,013 miles
    Test number
    745979511552
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass97,843 miles (+139)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    97,843 miles
    Test number
    424055552949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass97,704 miles (+151)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    97,704 miles
    Test number
    328141646258
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs are scored on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass97,553 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    97,553 miles
    Test number
    180163912263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail97,527 miles (+485)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,527 miles
    Test number
    814481418494
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r15 Avon (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass97,042 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    97,042 miles
    Test number
    167395332124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail96,925 miles (+1,894)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,925 miles
    Test number
    428094088779
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres on 2.5mm 205-50-15 Avon
    • AdvisoryOffside wing corroded
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame heavily corroded
  9. Pass95,031 miles (+2,160)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    95,031 miles
    Test number
    133768828422
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe is starting to corrode
  10. Pass92,871 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    92,871 miles
    Test number
    588378606216
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframe has corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  11. Fail92,818 miles (+1,767)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,818 miles
    Test number
    225579345206
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  12. Pass91,051 miles (+66)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    91,051 miles
    Test number
    403575459202
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs heavily worn replace ASAP
  13. Fail90,985 miles (+2,196)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,985 miles
    Test number
    366740080800
    • DangerousNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs heavily worn replace asap
  14. Pass88,789 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    88,789 miles
    Test number
    883216619541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail88,736 miles (+2,268)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,736 miles
    Test number
    428252906970
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass86,468 miles (+13)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    86,468 miles
    Test number
    318591635137
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  17. Fail86,455 miles (+3,024)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,455 miles
    Test number
    298897825459
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  18. Pass83,431 miles (+61)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    83,431 miles
    Test number
    766902234160
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteN/S/F Wheel arch is corroded
  19. Fail83,370 miles (+4,818)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,370 miles
    Test number
    705796924106
    • 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteN/S/F Wheel arch is corroded
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  20. Pass78,552 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    78,552 miles
    Test number
    718820433141
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
  21. Fail78,552 miles (+3,853)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,552 miles
    Test number
    355029403120
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
  22. Pass74,699 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    74,699 miles
    Test number
    848671332167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre stop light 3 of the 7 bulbs dont work
    • NoteO/S/Headlight is dim
  23. Fail74,699 miles (+5,269)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,699 miles
    Test number
    337469022152
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre stop light 3 of the 7 bulbs dont work
    • NoteO/S/Headlight is dim
  24. Pass69,430 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    69,430 miles
    Test number
    659267021112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail69,423 miles (+5,689)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,423 miles
    Test number
    375816721176
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
  26. Pass63,734 miles (+5,447)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    63,734 miles
    Test number
    604248010142
    • NoteSome off the centre rear brake lamps n/w
  27. Pass58,287 miles (+43)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2010
    Odometer
    58,287 miles
    Test number
    402088329105
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  28. Fail58,244 miles (+4,538)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,244 miles
    Test number
    281727729487
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  29. Pass53,706 miles (+6,582)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    53,706 miles
    Test number
    683608528105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass47,124 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    47,124 miles
    Test number
    303839827104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail47,046 miles (+5,790)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,046 miles
    Test number
    910138827106
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  32. Pass41,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    41,256 miles
    Test number
    273223226421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T122 MAB

Does T122 MAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T122 MAB is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T122 MAB?
The MOT on T122 MAB is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T122 MAB done?
T122 MAB was recorded at 98,148 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 2,825 miles a year.
Has T122 MAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T122 MAB has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T122 MAB 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 T122 MAB find?
T122 MAB passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush has slight play; underbody is undersealed,.

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