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MG MGF

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T185 MGVMOT history

T185 MGV is a blue petrol MG MGF first used on 17 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 78,638 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2024
Mileage
78,638 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2023
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,938 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T185 MGV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T185 MGV was last recorded at 78,638 miles on 14 Aug 2023, 851 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,787 miles · 29 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
851 miles
Average per year
1,938 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 78,638 miles
  • 2022 – 77,787 miles
  • 2021 – 76,938 miles
  • 2020 – 76,301 miles
  • 2019 – 75,793 miles
  • 2018 – 73,627 miles
  • 2017 – 72,396 miles
  • 2016 – 68,309 miles
  • 2015 – 67,436 miles
  • 2014 – 65,466 miles
  • 2013 – 64,016 miles
  • 2012 – 61,683 miles
  • 2011 – 57,945 miles
  • 2010 – 55,931 miles
  • 2009 – 51,119 miles
  • 2008 – 49,334 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,638 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,638 miles (+851)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    78,638 miles
    Test number
    747129847326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass77,787 miles (+849)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    77,787 miles
    Test number
    974110183242
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass76,938 miles (+637)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    76,938 miles
    Test number
    598295992170
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass76,301 miles (+508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    76,301 miles
    Test number
    297984676112
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass75,793 miles (+2,166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    75,793 miles
    Test number
    592298473135
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass73,627 miles (+1,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    73,627 miles
    Test number
    336607630369
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass72,396 miles (+4,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    72,396 miles
    Test number
    951524798905
    • AdvisoryBoth front shocks damp
    • AdvisorySuspension bushes starting to perish

  8. Pass68,309 miles (+873)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    68,309 miles
    Test number
    176915407839
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass67,436 miles (+1,970)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    67,436 miles
    Test number
    788543995725
    • AdvisoryOsf wheel rim inner face damaged

  10. Pass65,466 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    65,466 miles
    Test number
    265615174203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre close to legal limit
    • NoteOffside front tyre bold on inner edge

  11. Fail65,466 miles (+1,450)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,466 miles
    Test number
    307284074270
    • FailureRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside front tyre close to legal limit
    • NoteOffside front tyre bold on inner edge

  12. Pass64,016 miles (+2,333)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    64,016 miles
    Test number
    179596273249
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  13. Pass61,683 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    61,683 miles
    Test number
    906234942210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail61,640 miles (+3,695)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,640 miles
    Test number
    235021842212
    • 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 Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteHorn relocated to dash
    • NoteWiper motor noisy

  15. Pass57,945 miles (+2,014)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    57,945 miles
    Test number
    139970221220
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEmissions poor, on limit
    • NoteHorn button relocated
    • NoteSuspension need's pumping up, hydro fluid suspension
    • NoteWiper operation noisy

  16. Pass55,931 miles (+4,812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    55,931 miles
    Test number
    842595240281
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass51,119 miles (+1,785)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    51,119 miles
    Test number
    304965049251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,334 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    49,334 miles
    Test number
    234955888480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail49,281 miles3 dangerous9 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,281 miles
    Test number
    922672078160
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureCentre Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBAD COOLANT LEAK AT ENGINE

Questions about T185 MGV

Does T185 MGV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T185 MGV expired on 19 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T185 MGV?
The MOT on T185 MGV expired on 19 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T185 MGV done?
T185 MGV was recorded at 78,638 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2023, an average of 1,938 miles a year.
Has T185 MGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T185 MGV has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2014.
Has the mileage on T185 MGV 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 T185 MGV find?
T185 MGV passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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