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Toyota Corolla

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,332 cc

T187 MGAMOT history

T187 MGA is a blue petrol Toyota Corolla first used on 24 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 102,107 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Dec 2025
Mileage
102,107 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T187 MGA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Corolla
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T187 MGA was last recorded at 102,107 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 788 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,319 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
788 miles
Average per year
3,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,107 miles
  • 2024 – 101,319 miles
  • 2023 – 100,500 miles
  • 2022 – 99,634 miles
  • 2021 – 98,719 miles
  • 2020 – 97,999 miles
  • 2019 – 96,122 miles
  • 2018 – 94,313 miles
  • 2017 – 91,489 miles
  • 2016 – 87,570 miles
  • 2015 – 83,044 miles
  • 2014 – 79,016 miles
  • 2013 – 74,677 miles
  • 2012 – 71,060 miles
  • 2011 – 66,078 miles
  • 2010 – 61,326 miles
  • 2009 – 56,344 miles
  • 2008 – 52,430 miles
  • 2007 – 47,476 miles
  • 2006 – 43,498 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail102,107 miles
  • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail102,107 miles (+788)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,107 miles
    Test number
    236870983327
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass101,319 miles (+819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    101,319 miles
    Test number
    165221079872
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass100,500 miles (+866)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    100,500 miles
    Test number
    114246670003
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass99,634 miles (+915)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    99,634 miles
    Test number
    766165573035
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass98,719 miles (+720)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    98,719 miles
    Test number
    349243741706
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass97,999 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    97,999 miles
    Test number
    487711785208
    • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrsion.

  7. Fail97,997 miles (+1,875)2 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,997 miles
    Test number
    531726717151
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrsion.

  8. Pass96,122 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,122 miles
    Test number
    841484100996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail96,103 miles (+1,790)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,103 miles
    Test number
    679539776966
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass94,313 miles (+2,824)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    94,313 miles
    Test number
    569355525773
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all rubber brake hoses. (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass91,489 miles (+3,919)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    91,489 miles
    Test number
    522786272841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,570 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    87,570 miles
    Test number
    348698163398
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

  13. Fail87,570 miles (+4,526)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,570 miles
    Test number
    573284476783
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass83,044 miles (+4,028)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    83,044 miles
    Test number
    775052135126
    • NoteCorrosion on o/s/r wheelarch

  15. Pass79,016 miles (+4,339)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    79,016 miles
    Test number
    745042444143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,677 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,677 miles
    Test number
    269440353136
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass74,677 miles (+3,617)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    74,677 miles
    Test number
    585070653144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,060 miles (+4,982)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    71,060 miles
    Test number
    256104062475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,078 miles (+4,752)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    66,078 miles
    Test number
    837769971168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,326 miles (+4,982)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    61,326 miles
    Test number
    551781380178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass56,344 miles (+3,914)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    56,344 miles
    Test number
    523098689127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,430 miles (+4,954)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    52,430 miles
    Test number
    462553288117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,476 miles (+3,978)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    47,476 miles
    Test number
    472903197118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    43,498 miles
    Test number
    484276606296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T187 MGA

Does T187 MGA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T187 MGA expired on 22 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T187 MGA?
The MOT on T187 MGA expired on 22 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T187 MGA done?
T187 MGA was recorded at 102,107 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 3,027 miles a year.
Has T187 MGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T187 MGA has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T187 MGA 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 T187 MGA find?
T187 MGA failed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position; nearside rear integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced; nearside rear suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn, and 5 more.

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