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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T297 EJBMOT history

T297 EJB is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 66,388 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
66,388 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
575 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T297 EJB
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 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T297 EJB was last recorded at 66,388 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,367 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
575 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,388 miles
  • 2025 – 66,367 miles
  • 2024 – 66,265 miles
  • 2023 – 66,133 miles
  • 2022 – 66,047 miles
  • 2021 – 65,894 miles
  • 2020 – 65,770 miles
  • 2018 – 65,575 miles
  • 2017 – 64,806 miles
  • 2016 – 64,284 miles
  • 2015 – 64,027 miles
  • 2014 – 63,732 miles
  • 2013 – 63,262 miles
  • 2011 – 62,767 miles
  • 2010 – 61,952 miles
  • 2009 – 61,445 miles
  • 2008 – 60,461 miles
  • 2007 – 57,768 miles
  • 2006 – 54,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,388 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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,388 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    66,388 miles
    Test number
    626245481439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass66,367 miles (+102)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    66,367 miles
    Test number
    916471845180
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass66,265 miles (+132)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    66,265 miles
    Test number
    482981890533
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass66,133 miles (+86)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    66,133 miles
    Test number
    451895246710
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass66,047 miles (+153)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    66,047 miles
    Test number
    387022507378
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass65,894 miles (+124)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    65,894 miles
    Test number
    941557557198
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass65,770 miles (+195)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    65,770 miles
    Test number
    314493447706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass65,575 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    65,575 miles
    Test number
    952085999073
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes heavily greased

  9. Fail65,570 miles (+764)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,570 miles
    Test number
    432281706816
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes heavily greased

  10. Pass64,806 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    64,806 miles
    Test number
    763709152860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  11. Fail64,805 miles (+521)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,805 miles
    Test number
    337120807094
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  12. Pass64,284 miles (+257)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    64,284 miles
    Test number
    587149678973
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass64,027 miles (+295)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    64,027 miles
    Test number
    486220495105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront headlamps slightly dim

  14. Pass63,732 miles (+470)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    63,732 miles
    Test number
    398663404218
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  15. Pass63,262 miles (+495)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    63,262 miles
    Test number
    706616293194
    • NoteBoth front headlamps dim

  16. Pass62,767 miles (+815)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    62,767 miles
    Test number
    137886911255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth headlights becoming dim
    • NoteSlight corrosion on ft and rear brake discs

  17. Pass61,952 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    61,952 miles
    Test number
    830875690190
    • NoteFront and rear brakes have slight corosion
    • NoteBoth heads lights getting very dim

  18. Fail61,952 miles (+507)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,952 miles
    Test number
    593523890112
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteFront and rear brakes have slight corosion

  19. Pass61,445 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    61,445 miles
    Test number
    952367189132
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Fail61,445 miles (+984)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,445 miles
    Test number
    603144289102
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass60,461 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    60,461 miles
    Test number
    903186278187
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Fail60,461 miles (+2,693)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,461 miles
    Test number
    464676478174
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass57,768 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    57,768 miles
    Test number
    470868827165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail57,767 miles (+3,050)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,767 miles
    Test number
    953383927144
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  25. Fail54,717 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,717 miles
    Test number
    291062326432
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)

  26. Pass54,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    54,717 miles
    Test number
    871272826139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T297 EJB

Does T297 EJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T297 EJB is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T297 EJB?
The MOT on T297 EJB is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T297 EJB done?
T297 EJB was recorded at 66,388 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 575 miles a year.
Has T297 EJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T297 EJB has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on T297 EJB 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 T297 EJB find?
T297 EJB passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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