MG MGF
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc
T38 SMWMOT history
T38 SMW is a green petrol MG MGF first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026 and it has passed 7 of 12 MOT tests, with 48,689 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 48,689 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 12
- 7 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 849 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T38 SMW
- 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
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T38 SMW was last recorded at 48,689 miles on 22 Jul 2025, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 48,674 miles · 18 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 15 miles
- Average per year
- 849 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 48,689 miles
- 2020 – 47,308 miles
- 2019 – 42,824 miles
- 2012 – 38,319 miles
- 2009 – 37,867 miles
- 2008 – 36,556 miles
- 2007 – 33,514 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass48,689 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Full MOT history
12 tests since 6 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass48,689 miles (+15)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 48,689 miles
- Test number
- 788842439454
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail48,674 miles (+1,366)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,674 miles
- Test number
- 955681027667
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass47,308 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 47,308 miles
- Test number
- 413151598904
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Arm lower bolt incorrect but secure
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail47,308 miles (+4,484)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,308 miles
- Test number
- 619815344203
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Arm lower bolt incorrect but secure
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass42,824 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 42,824 miles
- Test number
- 886916130846
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail42,824 miles (+4,505)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,824 miles
- Test number
- 997810479493
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass38,319 miles (+9)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 38,319 miles
- Test number
- 979567622304
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteAll four tyres have cracks in treads not to cords
Fail38,310 miles (+443)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,310 miles
- Test number
- 937675922325
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteAll four tyres have cracks in treads not to cords
Pass37,867 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 37,867 miles
- Test number
- 152851089287
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail37,867 miles (+1,311)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,867 miles
- Test number
- 382975179456
- FailureFront Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass36,556 miles (+3,042)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 36,556 miles
- Test number
- 471649648212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,514 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 33,514 miles
- Test number
- 932479047276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T38 SMW
- Does T38 SMW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T38 SMW expired on 21 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T38 SMW?
- The MOT on T38 SMW expired on 21 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T38 SMW done?
- T38 SMW was recorded at 48,689 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2025, an average of 849 miles a year.
- Has T38 SMW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T38 SMW has failed 5 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on T38 SMW 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 T38 SMW find?
- T38 SMW passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2025 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes; general under body corrosion; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.
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