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MG MGF

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T228 FJOMOT history

T228 FJO is a blue petrol MG MGF first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 62,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
62,385 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
916 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T228 FJO
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
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T228 FJO was last recorded at 62,385 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,382 miles · 23 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
916 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,385 miles
  • 2025 – 62,293 miles
  • 2024 – 62,113 miles
  • 2023 – 61,925 miles
  • 2022 – 61,747 miles
  • 2021 – 61,503 miles
  • 2020 – 61,342 miles
  • 2019 – 61,170 miles
  • 2018 – 60,938 miles
  • 2017 – 60,710 miles
  • 2016 – 60,148 miles
  • 2015 – 59,678 miles
  • 2014 – 58,939 miles
  • 2013 – 58,459 miles
  • 2012 – 58,070 miles
  • 2011 – 57,298 miles
  • 2010 – 56,461 miles
  • 2009 – 55,445 miles
  • 2008 – 49,847 miles
  • 2007 – 47,885 miles
  • 2006 – 44,356 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,385 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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory11 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory11 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,385 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    62,385 miles
    Test number
    889641674270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail62,382 miles (+89)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,382 miles
    Test number
    799467352974
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

  3. Pass62,293 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    62,293 miles
    Test number
    154355045590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail62,293 miles (+180)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,293 miles
    Test number
    940012767846
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass62,113 miles (+188)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    62,113 miles
    Test number
    868876920707
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass61,925 miles (+178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    61,925 miles
    Test number
    567540746011
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass61,747 miles (+244)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    61,747 miles
    Test number
    551797782993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass61,503 miles (+161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    61,503 miles
    Test number
    708234859998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass61,342 miles (+172)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    61,342 miles
    Test number
    411842072452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass61,170 miles (+232)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    61,170 miles
    Test number
    630997487603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass60,938 miles (+228)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    60,938 miles
    Test number
    365541422963
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass60,710 miles (+562)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    60,710 miles
    Test number
    198169301060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass60,148 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    60,148 miles
    Test number
    782266313761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail60,148 miles (+470)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,148 miles
    Test number
    582716077629
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass59,678 miles (+739)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    59,678 miles
    Test number
    355596015049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front discs have corrosion on inner faces
    • NoteOffside wiper poor
    • NoteSlight interaction on both rear light units

  16. Pass58,939 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    58,939 miles
    Test number
    718281434097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Fail58,938 miles (+479)3 failures10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,938 miles
    Test number
    359110614033
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre 2mm outer edge

  18. Pass58,459 miles (+389)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    58,459 miles
    Test number
    468184303045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBand of pitting on front brake discs
    • NoteBoth rear indicators starting to show white light
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer edge 2mm
    • NoteOffside front indicator and side repeater starting to show white light
    • NoteSmall stonechips in windscreen
    • NoteSuspension requires height adjustment

  19. Pass58,070 miles (+772)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    58,070 miles
    Test number
    108556802025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass57,298 miles (+837)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    57,298 miles
    Test number
    397031111077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass56,461 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    56,461 miles
    Test number
    104116100499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Fail56,460 miles (+1,015)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,460 miles
    Test number
    223305000038
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass55,445 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    55,445 miles
    Test number
    173287409061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  24. Fail55,445 miles (+5,598)4 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,445 miles
    Test number
    993987409004
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  25. Pass49,847 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    49,847 miles
    Test number
    112044828011
    • NoteFront brake-discs in poor condition.

  26. Fail49,847 miles (+1,962)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,847 miles
    Test number
    671281228085
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brake-discs in poor condition.

  27. Pass47,885 miles (+3,529)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    47,885 miles
    Test number
    520980357111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

  28. Pass44,356 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    44,356 miles
    Test number
    912163146179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T228 FJO

Does T228 FJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T228 FJO is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T228 FJO?
The MOT on T228 FJO is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T228 FJO done?
T228 FJO was recorded at 62,385 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 916 miles a year.
Has T228 FJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T228 FJO has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T228 FJO 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 T228 FJO find?
T228 FJO passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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