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MG MGF

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T378 MABMOT history

T378 MAB is a blue petrol MG MGF first used on 4 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2024 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 70,902 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2024
Mileage
70,902 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2023
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T378 MAB
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
4 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T378 MAB was last recorded at 70,902 miles on 1 Sept 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,901 miles · 25 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 70,902 miles
  • 2022 – 69,803 miles
  • 2021 – 68,411 miles
  • 2020 – 67,194 miles
  • 2015 – 64,225 miles
  • 2014 – 59,959 miles
  • 2013 – 59,067 miles
  • 2012 – 58,344 miles
  • 2011 – 56,978 miles
  • 2010 – 55,518 miles
  • 2009 – 53,477 miles
  • 2008 – 52,446 miles
  • 2007 – 50,627 miles
  • 2006 – 49,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,902 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Front to rear pipe in front of rear subframe corroded on ferrules . (5.3.5 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,902 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    70,902 miles
    Test number
    312789368931
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Front to rear pipe in front of rear subframe corroded on ferrules . (5.3.5 (b) (i))

  2. Fail70,901 miles (+1,098)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,901 miles
    Test number
    599427269803
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Knuckle joint boot insecure . (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Front to rear pipe in front of rear subframe corroded on ferrules . (5.3.5 (b) (i))

  3. Pass69,803 miles (+1,392)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    69,803 miles
    Test number
    834397163925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,411 miles (+1,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    68,411 miles
    Test number
    685482908725
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sills both sides . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass67,194 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    67,194 miles
    Test number
    156075637129
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail67,193 miles (+2,968)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,193 miles
    Test number
    788993691383
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative -dashboard tell tale- (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass64,225 miles (+19)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    64,225 miles
    Test number
    177372605242
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering rack inner joint

  8. Fail64,206 miles (+4,247)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,206 miles
    Test number
    657306995161
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering rack inner joint

  9. Pass59,959 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    59,959 miles
    Test number
    855479094144
    • 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)

  10. Fail59,947 miles (+66)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,947 miles
    Test number
    227886494442
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)

  11. Fail59,881 miles (+814)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,881 miles
    Test number
    439423564181
    • FailureCentre Front 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass59,067 miles (+723)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    59,067 miles
    Test number
    816384243113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,344 miles (+1,366)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    58,344 miles
    Test number
    509463772144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,978 miles (+1,460)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    56,978 miles
    Test number
    797443271167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,518 miles (+2,041)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    55,518 miles
    Test number
    674503670192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,477 miles (+1,031)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    53,477 miles
    Test number
    953298029173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,446 miles (+1,819)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    52,446 miles
    Test number
    380263728142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,627 miles (+953)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    50,627 miles
    Test number
    644582227103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    49,674 miles
    Test number
    244241226414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T378 MAB

Does T378 MAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T378 MAB expired on 31 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T378 MAB?
The MOT on T378 MAB expired on 31 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T378 MAB done?
T378 MAB was recorded at 70,902 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2023, an average of 1,223 miles a year.
Has T378 MAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T378 MAB has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T378 MAB 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 T378 MAB find?
T378 MAB passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside rear suspension pipe damaged but not to excess front to rear pipe in front of rear subframe corroded on ferrules ..

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