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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T167 DWLMOT history

T167 DWL is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 14 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2024 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 86,019 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 9 May 2024
Mileage
86,019 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2023
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,864 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T167 DWL
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
14 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 May 2024
Latest MOT test
4 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T167 DWL was last recorded at 86,019 miles on 4 May 2023, 3,561 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,458 miles · 10 May 2022
Between the last two tests
3,561 miles
Average per year
1,864 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 86,019 miles
  • 2022 – 82,458 miles
  • 2020 – 80,438 miles
  • 2019 – 79,013 miles
  • 2018 – 77,677 miles
  • 2017 – 76,254 miles
  • 2016 – 74,626 miles
  • 2015 – 73,179 miles
  • 2014 – 71,540 miles
  • 2013 – 70,542 miles
  • 2012 – 70,508 miles
  • 2011 – 66,511 miles
  • 2009 – 60,165 miles
  • 2008 – 60,029 miles
  • 2005 – 53,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,019 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inner and outer edges and has cuts on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,019 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    86,019 miles
    Test number
    848623295900
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inner and outer edges and has cuts on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail86,019 miles (+3,561)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,019 miles
    Test number
    720164576136
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inner and outer edges and has cuts on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass82,458 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    82,458 miles
    Test number
    583858412668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail82,448 miles (+2,010)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,448 miles
    Test number
    206543703585
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass80,438 miles (+1,425)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    80,438 miles
    Test number
    979805813767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    79,013 miles
    Test number
    259007137044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail79,012 miles (+1,335)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,012 miles
    Test number
    206416984727
    • 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 Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass77,677 miles (+1,423)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    77,677 miles
    Test number
    476092018740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,254 miles (+1,628)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    76,254 miles
    Test number
    256145995561
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass74,626 miles (+61)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    74,626 miles
    Test number
    788693216466
    • AdvisoryVehicle has oil leak

  11. Fail74,565 miles (+1,386)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,565 miles
    Test number
    414026833177
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil Leak

  12. Pass73,179 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    73,179 miles
    Test number
    385982615465
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail73,179 miles (+1,639)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,179 miles
    Test number
    479362515219
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass71,540 miles (+998)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    71,540 miles
    Test number
    956689504228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s inner wheel arch cover loose

  15. Pass70,542 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    70,542 miles
    Test number
    838885433215
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail70,521 miles (+13)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,521 miles
    Test number
    917173733241
    • 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 Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail70,508 miles (+3,997)1 dangerous7 failures4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,508 miles
    Test number
    827160632269
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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 Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteBoth headlamp beam images are weak
    • NoteOffside rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode
    • NoteSpare tyre is flat
    • NoteSrs light illuminated

  18. Pass66,511 miles (+6,346)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    66,511 miles
    Test number
    626351631210
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront suspenson low

  19. Pass60,165 miles (+136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    60,165 miles
    Test number
    973892119153
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass60,029 miles (+6,923)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    60,029 miles
    Test number
    571637708219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    53,106 miles
    Test number
    980749145289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T167 DWL

Does T167 DWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T167 DWL expired on 9 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T167 DWL?
The MOT on T167 DWL expired on 9 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T167 DWL done?
T167 DWL was recorded at 86,019 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2023, an average of 1,864 miles a year.
Has T167 DWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T167 DWL has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T167 DWL 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 T167 DWL find?
T167 DWL passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner and outer edges and has cuts on inner and outer sidewalls; offside front tyre wearing on inner edge, and 1 more.

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