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MG MGF

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T281 RNUMOT history

T281 RNU is a green petrol MG MGF first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 103,599 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 May 2024
Mileage
103,599 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2023
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,054 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T281 RNU
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
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 May 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T281 RNU was last recorded at 103,599 miles on 19 Apr 2023, 431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,168 miles · 4 May 2022
Between the last two tests
431 miles
Average per year
4,054 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 103,599 miles
  • 2022 – 103,168 miles
  • 2021 – 99,804 miles
  • 2020 – 99,151 miles
  • 2019 – 97,044 miles
  • 2018 – 95,946 miles
  • 2017 – 92,310 miles
  • 2016 – 92,280 miles
  • 2015 – 87,248 miles
  • 2014 – 78,008 miles
  • 2013 – 70,165 miles
  • 2012 – 62,680 miles
  • 2011 – 49,893 miles
  • 2010 – 47,446 miles
  • 2009 – 45,254 miles
  • 2008 – 43,911 miles
  • 2007 – 40,019 miles
  • 2006 – 35,329 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,599 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,599 miles (+431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    103,599 miles
    Test number
    275440324814
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass103,168 miles (+3,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    103,168 miles
    Test number
    642306685150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass99,804 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    99,804 miles
    Test number
    999332904730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail99,803 miles (+57)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,803 miles
    Test number
    362139907411
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail99,746 miles (+595)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,746 miles
    Test number
    530386023600
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail99,151 miles (+2,107)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,151 miles
    Test number
    577618026015
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass97,044 miles (+1,098)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    97,044 miles
    Test number
    681661446406
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mountings of front sub frame in poor condition (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub frame front mountings in poor condition (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to floor pan / inner and outer sills

  8. Pass95,946 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    95,946 miles
    Test number
    326764646985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail95,941 miles (+3,631)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,941 miles
    Test number
    916793471173
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass92,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    92,310 miles
    Test number
    110657611813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail92,310 miles (+30)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,310 miles
    Test number
    563130270577
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  12. Fail92,280 miles (+5,032)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,280 miles
    Test number
    144310660988
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both up to rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySteering wheel light on dash

  13. Pass87,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    87,248 miles
    Test number
    870471656460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail87,248 miles (+9,240)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,248 miles
    Test number
    373214349183
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass78,008 miles8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    78,008 miles
    Test number
    736028524362
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear inner constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated
    • NoteNearside rear tyre going out of round

  16. Fail78,008 miles (+7,843)2 dangerous8 failures8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,008 miles
    Test number
    798265624362
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureRear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has gone out of round
    • NoteNearside rear inner constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated

  17. Pass70,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    70,165 miles
    Test number
    395553823302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,165 miles (+7,485)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,165 miles
    Test number
    279052623361
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass62,680 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    62,680 miles
    Test number
    645894922308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNear side wiper blade split
    • NoteOff side wiper blade split

  20. Fail62,680 miles (+12,787)2 dangerous3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,680 miles
    Test number
    726034422369
    • DangerousOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side wiper blade split
    • NoteOff side wiper blade split

  21. Pass49,893 miles (+2,447)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    49,893 miles
    Test number
    586394541102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,446 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    47,446 miles
    Test number
    672279460144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail47,405 miles (+2,151)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,405 miles
    Test number
    944651460197
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass45,254 miles (+1,343)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    45,254 miles
    Test number
    670926269177
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass43,911 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    43,911 miles
    Test number
    854505368183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail43,904 miles (+3,885)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,904 miles
    Test number
    181094268184
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass40,019 miles (+4,690)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    40,019 miles
    Test number
    564015067165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  28. Pass35,329 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    35,329 miles
    Test number
    131577966133
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T281 RNU

Does T281 RNU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T281 RNU expired on 3 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T281 RNU?
The MOT on T281 RNU expired on 3 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T281 RNU done?
T281 RNU was recorded at 103,599 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2023, an average of 4,054 miles a year.
Has T281 RNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T281 RNU has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on T281 RNU 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 T281 RNU find?
T281 RNU passed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill.

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