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Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

T173 BDVMOT history

T173 BDV is a green petrol MG TF first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 64,845 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
64,845 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T173 BDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
TF
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T173 BDV was last recorded at 64,845 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,842 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
2,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,845 miles
  • 2025 – 64,842 miles
  • 2024 – 64,768 miles
  • 2023 – 64,400 miles
  • 2022 – 64,187 miles
  • 2021 – 64,138 miles
  • 2020 – 63,873 miles
  • 2019 – 63,760 miles
  • 2018 – 63,641 miles
  • 2017 – 63,248 miles
  • 2014 – 63,021 miles
  • 2011 – 58,366 miles
  • 2009 – 52,703 miles
  • 2008 – 38,547 miles
  • 2007 – 23,065 miles
  • 2006 – 7,866 miles
  • 2005 – 3,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,845 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll tyres 2008
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,845 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    64,845 miles
    Test number
    568463775009
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres 2008
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail64,845 miles (+3)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,845 miles
    Test number
    363437500092
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres 2008
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass64,842 miles (+74)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    64,842 miles
    Test number
    111676162797
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens chipped (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides rear hoses ferrules corroded and attached brake pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass64,768 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    64,768 miles
    Test number
    968743812260
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail64,768 miles (+368)1 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,768 miles
    Test number
    136676259537
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass64,400 miles (+213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    64,400 miles
    Test number
    142037805701
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play track arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass64,187 miles (+49)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    64,187 miles
    Test number
    606292790441
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  8. Pass64,138 miles (+265)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    64,138 miles
    Test number
    433425293418
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  9. Pass63,873 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    63,873 miles
    Test number
    170724242562
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail63,871 miles (+111)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,871 miles
    Test number
    399858376134
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass63,760 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,760 miles
    Test number
    590632920671
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail63,760 miles (+119)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,760 miles
    Test number
    650583552759
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass63,641 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    63,641 miles
    Test number
    711000702752
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  14. Fail63,639 miles (+391)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,639 miles
    Test number
    798737586778
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  15. Pass63,248 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    63,248 miles
    Test number
    536186838664
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and componets corroded

  16. Fail63,246 miles (+225)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,246 miles
    Test number
    200750917490
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and componets corroded

  17. Pass63,021 miles (+4,655)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    63,021 miles
    Test number
    956140704103
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass58,366 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    58,366 miles
    Test number
    369357301016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail58,365 miles (+5,662)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,365 miles
    Test number
    309616901063
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass52,703 miles (+14,156)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    52,703 miles
    Test number
    691949529389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,547 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    38,547 miles
    Test number
    480743328386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail38,528 miles (+15,463)2 dangerous3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,528 miles
    Test number
    881836818300
    • DangerousNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass23,065 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    23,065 miles
    Test number
    242479317353
    • NoteLarge chip/crack in N/S/F headlamp
    • NoteSlight play in steering column splines

  24. Fail23,065 miles (+15,199)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,065 miles
    Test number
    904808217364
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteLarge chip/crack in N/S/F headlamp
    • NoteSlight play in steering column splines

  25. Pass7,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    7,866 miles
    Test number
    673438516319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail7,866 miles (+3,944)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,866 miles
    Test number
    520347616361
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass3,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    3,922 miles
    Test number
    744672735317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T173 BDV

Does T173 BDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T173 BDV is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T173 BDV?
The MOT on T173 BDV is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T173 BDV done?
T173 BDV was recorded at 64,845 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 2,951 miles a year.
Has T173 BDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T173 BDV has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T173 BDV 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 T173 BDV find?
T173 BDV passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective damaged; all tyres 2008; fluid leak, but not excessive coolant, and 1 more.

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