MG MGF
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc
T161 MGTMOT history
T161 MGT is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 16 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 86,021 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 86,021 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,242 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T161 MGT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MG
- Model
- MGF
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 16 Aug 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T161 MGT was last recorded at 86,021 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 639 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 85,382 miles · 12 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 639 miles
- Average per year
- 1,242 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 86,021 miles
- 2025 – 85,382 miles
- 2024 – 85,024 miles
- 2023 – 84,689 miles
- 2022 – 84,261 miles
- 2021 – 83,821 miles
- 2019 – 82,916 miles
- 2016 – 82,509 miles
- 2015 – 82,236 miles
- 2014 – 82,088 miles
- 2013 – 81,507 miles
- 2012 – 80,808 miles
- 2011 – 79,425 miles
- 2010 – 77,990 miles
- 2008 – 76,478 miles
- 2007 – 73,772 miles
- 2006 – 68,609 miles
- 2005 – 60,210 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,021 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
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.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2011
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012
Full MOT history
26 tests since 15 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,021 miles (+639)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 86,021 miles
- Test number
- 931858635730
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass85,382 miles (+63)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 85,382 miles
- Test number
- 656392904729
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,319 miles (+295)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,319 miles
- Test number
- 548476439767
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Pass85,024 miles (+335)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 85,024 miles
- Test number
- 794182355024
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass84,689 miles (+428)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 84,689 miles
- Test number
- 747193135592
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi slightly damage . (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass84,261 miles (+6)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 84,261 miles
- Test number
- 436151920591
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail84,255 miles (+434)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,255 miles
- Test number
- 777123709186
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass83,821 miles (+905)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 83,821 miles
- Test number
- 242239791603
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,916 miles (+407)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 82,916 miles
- Test number
- 928258150602
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass82,509 miles (+273)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 82,509 miles
- Test number
- 903801701557
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,236 miles (+148)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 82,236 miles
- Test number
- 315647540276
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass82,088 miles (+581)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 82,088 miles
- Test number
- 346704894478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,507 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 81,507 miles
- Test number
- 407103003451
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Fail81,507 miles (+699)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,507 miles
- Test number
- 766863303321
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass80,808 miles (+1,383)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 80,808 miles
- Test number
- 906872542230
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass79,425 miles6 advisories7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 79,425 miles
- Test number
- 995841361114
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing low and worn inner edges
- NoteBoth rear sills slight damage
- NoteFront brake discs worn
- NoteFront pads wearing thin
- NoteNearside front tyre slight damage outer sidewall
- NoteNearside washer jet weak
- NoteSlight oil leak
Fail79,425 miles (+1,435)4 failures6 advisories7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,425 miles
- Test number
- 997117851190
- 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)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing low and worn inner edges
- NoteBoth rear sills slight damage
- NoteFront brake discs worn
- NoteFront pads wearing thin
- NoteNearside front tyre slight damage outer sidewall
- NoteNearside washer jet weak
- NoteSlight oil leak
Fail77,990 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,990 miles
- Test number
- 280501440499
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass77,990 miles (+1,512)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2011
- Odometer
- 77,990 miles
- Test number
- 371371740104
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass76,478 miles (+2,706)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 76,478 miles
- Test number
- 823903448232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,772 miles (+30)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 73,772 miles
- Test number
- 434517727260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,742 miles (+86)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,742 miles
- Test number
- 661378417245
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail73,656 miles (+5,047)5 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,656 miles
- Test number
- 934663197194
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass68,609 miles (+8,399)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 68,609 miles
- Test number
- 310472006247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,210 miles (+312)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 60,210 miles
- Test number
- 421093305234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,898 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 59,898 miles
- Test number
- 994786195183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T161 MGT
- Does T161 MGT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T161 MGT is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T161 MGT?
- The MOT on T161 MGT is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T161 MGT done?
- T161 MGT was recorded at 86,021 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 1,242 miles a year.
- Has T161 MGT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T161 MGT has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on T161 MGT 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 T161 MGT find?
- T161 MGT passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.
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