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MG MGF

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T35 MLBMOT history

T35 MLB is a blue petrol MG MGF first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2023 and it has passed 10 of 18 MOT tests, with 74,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Sept 2023
Mileage
74,425 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2023
MOT tests
18
10 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,945 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T35 MLB
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
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T35 MLB was last recorded at 74,425 miles on 22 Aug 2023, 1,283 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,142 miles · 14 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
1,283 miles
Average per year
2,945 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 74,425 miles
  • 2022 – 73,142 miles
  • 2021 – 71,611 miles
  • 2014 – 70,094 miles
  • 2013 – 64,629 miles
  • 2012 – 58,932 miles
  • 2010 – 58,436 miles
  • 2009 – 47,578 miles
  • 2008 – 30,369 miles
  • 2007 – 23,983 miles
  • 2006 – 22,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail74,425 miles
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail74,425 miles (+1,283)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,425 miles
    Test number
    932477513445
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass73,142 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    73,142 miles
    Test number
    415610189801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail73,139 miles (+215)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,139 miles
    Test number
    564245547912
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail72,924 miles (+1,313)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,924 miles
    Test number
    235236315880
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass71,611 miles (+1,517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    71,611 miles
    Test number
    457108141148
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs rusty

  6. Pass70,094 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    70,094 miles
    Test number
    378873014269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail70,066 miles (+5,437)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,066 miles
    Test number
    267789204216
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  8. Pass64,629 miles (+5,697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    64,629 miles
    Test number
    828607113251
    • 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)

  9. Pass58,932 miles (+496)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    58,932 miles
    Test number
    585089352034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,436 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    58,436 miles
    Test number
    941582070231
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  11. Fail58,436 miles (+10,858)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,436 miles
    Test number
    940531870256
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOff side front brake pad looks low

  12. Pass47,578 miles (+17,209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    47,578 miles
    Test number
    174454879238
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass30,369 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,369 miles
    Test number
    803594958014
    • 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)

  14. Fail30,361 miles (+6,378)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,361 miles
    Test number
    241084958014
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  15. Pass23,983 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    23,983 miles
    Test number
    144445467441
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail23,983 miles (+1,138)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,983 miles
    Test number
    224515567049
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass22,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    22,845 miles
    Test number
    110005346062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail22,844 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,844 miles
    Test number
    384175646002
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS ON INNER FACES CORRODING
    • NoteNAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD NOT REPAIRABLE TOO CLOSE TO EDGE OF WALL

Questions about T35 MLB

Does T35 MLB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T35 MLB expired on 13 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T35 MLB?
The MOT on T35 MLB expired on 13 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T35 MLB done?
T35 MLB was recorded at 74,425 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2023, an average of 2,945 miles a year.
Has T35 MLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T35 MLB has failed 8 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T35 MLB 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 T35 MLB find?
T35 MLB failed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2023 with 4 major defects and 1 advisory: exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside front outer track rod end ball joint has excessive play; nearside front wheel bearing has excessive play, and 2 more.

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