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MG MGF

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T198 RGJMOT history

T198 RGJ is a green petrol MG MGF first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 53,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
53,748 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,993 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T198 RGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T198 RGJ was last recorded at 53,748 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 2,112 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Feb 2022: 38,948 miles, lower than 138,974 miles on 4 Feb 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
51,636 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,112 miles
Average per year
1,993 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,748 miles
  • 2025 – 51,636 miles
  • 2024 – 48,623 miles
  • 2023 – 44,071 miles
  • 2022 – 38,948 miles
  • 2021 – 35,848 miles
  • 2020 – 31,092 miles
  • 2019 – 29,769 miles
  • 2018 – 27,280 miles
  • 2017 – 24,469 miles
  • 2015 – 24,174 miles
  • 2014 – 23,851 miles
  • 2013 – 22,320 miles
  • 2012 – 20,899 miles
  • 2011 – 19,711 miles
  • 2010 – 18,361 miles
  • 2009 – 17,772 miles
  • 2008 – 16,588 miles
  • 2007 – 15,138 miles
  • 2006 – 13,336 miles
  • 2005 – 12,331 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,748 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody surface corrosion

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.

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of main

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 26 Apr 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,748 miles (+2,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    53,748 miles
    Test number
    949166171312
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody surface corrosion

  2. Pass51,636 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    51,636 miles
    Test number
    419451990309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail51,631 miles (+3,008)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,631 miles
    Test number
    411506194827
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass48,623 miles (+4,552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    48,623 miles
    Test number
    873975287231
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all four (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass44,071 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    44,071 miles
    Test number
    287671816781
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Fail44,069 miles (+5,121)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,069 miles
    Test number
    222996027322
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass38,948 miles (-100,026)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    38,948 miles
    Test number
    358195207325
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail138,974 miles (+103,126)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,974 miles
    Test number
    446629337062
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass35,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    35,848 miles
    Test number
    953176426753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail35,848 miles (+4,756)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,848 miles
    Test number
    322701140497
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Pass31,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    31,092 miles
    Test number
    399307949977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail31,092 miles (+1,323)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,092 miles
    Test number
    625198334809
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  13. Pass29,769 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    29,769 miles
    Test number
    886470054163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail29,768 miles (+2,488)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,768 miles
    Test number
    908204302970
    • MajorElectronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  15. Pass27,280 miles (+2,811)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    27,280 miles
    Test number
    449840803107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,469 miles (+295)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    24,469 miles
    Test number
    340154863259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,174 miles (+323)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    24,174 miles
    Test number
    929431325121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated
    • NoteNearside and offside rear brake discs slightly deteriorated

  18. Pass23,851 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    23,851 miles
    Test number
    979222014183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear discs slightly deteriorated

  19. Fail23,851 miles (+1,531)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,851 miles
    Test number
    137232114109
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear discs slightly deteriorated

  20. Pass22,320 miles (+1,421)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    22,320 miles
    Test number
    247174513145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,899 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    20,899 miles
    Test number
    278317012164
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak

  22. Fail20,899 miles (+1,188)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,899 miles
    Test number
    985196612148
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak

  23. Pass19,711 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    19,711 miles
    Test number
    976337681062
    • NoteRear number plate fadding

  24. Fail19,710 miles (+1,349)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,710 miles
    Test number
    105781881007
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear number plate fadding
    • NoteSurface rust to front and rear brake discs

  25. Pass18,361 miles (+589)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    18,361 miles
    Test number
    582892410191
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear brakes reading low

  26. Pass17,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    17,772 miles
    Test number
    442855119117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail17,740 miles (+1,152)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,740 miles
    Test number
    853625619182
    • DangerousPower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

  28. Pass16,588 miles (+1,450)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    16,588 miles
    Test number
    383732318165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass15,138 miles (+1,802)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    15,138 miles
    Test number
    261406607459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass13,336 miles (+1,005)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    13,336 miles
    Test number
    351338286025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass12,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2006
    Odometer
    12,331 miles
    Test number
    240096415403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T198 RGJ

Does T198 RGJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T198 RGJ is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T198 RGJ?
The MOT on T198 RGJ is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T198 RGJ done?
T198 RGJ was recorded at 53,748 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 1,993 miles a year.
Has T198 RGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T198 RGJ has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T198 RGJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Feb 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T198 RGJ find?
T198 RGJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: general underbody surface corrosion.

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