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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T255 NABMOT history

T255 NAB is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 118,179 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2026
Mileage
118,179 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,822 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T255 NAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T255 NAB was last recorded at 118,179 miles on 16 Jul 2025, 566 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,613 miles · 18 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
566 miles
Average per year
3,822 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,179 miles
  • 2024 – 117,613 miles
  • 2023 – 117,613 miles
  • 2022 – 114,520 miles
  • 2021 – 110,366 miles
  • 2020 – 105,203 miles
  • 2019 – 104,742 miles
  • 2018 – 101,319 miles
  • 2017 – 97,644 miles
  • 2016 – 91,124 miles
  • 2015 – 80,699 miles
  • 2014 – 77,668 miles
  • 2013 – 75,520 miles
  • 2011 – 69,337 miles
  • 2010 – 69,320 miles
  • 2009 – 63,653 miles
  • 2008 – 57,488 miles
  • 2007 – 51,326 miles
  • 2006 – 43,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,179 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,179 miles (+566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    118,179 miles
    Test number
    655671540609
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass117,613 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    117,613 miles
    Test number
    813981164278
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Fail117,613 miles1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,613 miles
    Test number
    108042471537
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass117,613 miles (+3,093)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    117,613 miles
    Test number
    780079947342
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass114,520 miles (+4,154)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    114,520 miles
    Test number
    702213073818
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass110,366 miles (+5,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    110,366 miles
    Test number
    123380453674
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass105,203 miles (+461)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    105,203 miles
    Test number
    664270283169
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. Fail104,742 miles (+3,423)3 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,742 miles
    Test number
    665983213494
    • DangerousCentral Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affecting tail light (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  9. Pass101,319 miles2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    101,319 miles
    Test number
    869710800351
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp adjusters faulty
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCovers obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever travel high
    • AdvisoryRear lights flashing slightly in time with indicator operation
  10. Fail101,319 miles (+3,675)2 repaired2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,319 miles
    Test number
    320477973224
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp adjusters faulty
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCovers obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever travel high
    • AdvisoryRear lights flashing slightly in time with indicator operation
  11. Pass97,644 miles (+6,520)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    97,644 miles
    Test number
    260378513366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded but not seriously weakened
  12. Pass91,124 miles (+10,425)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    91,124 miles
    Test number
    176271246255
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leaks
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  13. Pass80,699 miles (+3,031)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    80,699 miles
    Test number
    129476725276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,668 miles (+613)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    77,668 miles
    Test number
    345400494416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,055 miles (+11)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    77,055 miles
    Test number
    625546674171
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
  16. Fail77,044 miles (+1,524)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,044 miles
    Test number
    297280464174
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • NoteExhaust rear box starting to corrode
  17. Pass75,520 miles (+6,183)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    75,520 miles
    Test number
    295579463123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,337 miles (+10)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    69,337 miles
    Test number
    966163731143
    • NoteSRS light on
  19. Fail69,327 miles (+7)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,327 miles
    Test number
    256772331419
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • NoteSRS light on
  20. Fail69,320 miles (+5,667)1 dangerous8 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,320 miles
    Test number
    884684300160
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake performance not tested due to fluid leak from corroded brake pipe
  21. Pass63,653 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    63,653 miles
    Test number
    410947279065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail63,520 miles (+6,032)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,520 miles
    Test number
    301340679049
    • FailureFront Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
  23. Pass57,488 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    57,488 miles
    Test number
    583042678052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail57,475 miles (+6,149)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,475 miles
    Test number
    361747068088
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteRear exhaust strap broken
    • NoteWasher & wiper control adrift
  25. Pass51,326 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    51,326 miles
    Test number
    261756467064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail51,323 miles (+7,435)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,323 miles
    Test number
    403073347050
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth rear inner brake pads worn close to limit
  27. Pass43,888 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    43,888 miles
    Test number
    824148136076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T255 NAB

Does T255 NAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T255 NAB expired on 17 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T255 NAB?
The MOT on T255 NAB expired on 17 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T255 NAB done?
T255 NAB was recorded at 118,179 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2025, an average of 3,822 miles a year.
Has T255 NAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T255 NAB has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T255 NAB 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 T255 NAB find?
T255 NAB passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear wheel bearing has slight play; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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