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MG MGF

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T397 TNFMOT history

T397 TNF is a black petrol MG MGF first used on 2 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 76,899 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
76,899 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,563 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T397 TNF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T397 TNF was last recorded at 76,899 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 59 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,840 miles · 3 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
59 miles
Average per year
2,563 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,899 miles
  • 2024 – 76,840 miles
  • 2023 – 76,440 miles
  • 2021 – 76,175 miles
  • 2018 – 71,692 miles
  • 2017 – 71,291 miles
  • 2016 – 69,833 miles
  • 2015 – 66,046 miles
  • 2014 – 63,029 miles
  • 2013 – 59,858 miles
  • 2012 – 56,563 miles
  • 2011 – 52,371 miles
  • 2010 – 46,370 miles
  • 2009 – 37,577 miles
  • 2008 – 34,244 miles
  • 2007 – 32,256 miles
  • 2006 – 26,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,899 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.

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass76,899 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    76,899 miles
    Test number
    377231474385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,840 miles (+400)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    76,840 miles
    Test number
    469080687271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass76,440 miles (+265)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    76,440 miles
    Test number
    876880677159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass76,175 miles (+4,483)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    76,175 miles
    Test number
    432742661078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,692 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    71,692 miles
    Test number
    607906767462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail71,690 miles (+399)11 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,690 miles
    Test number
    494455327380
    • FailureElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215 40 16 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed, (marked up) (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSide repeater incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm and osr tread cracking both sized 215 40 16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corners heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass71,291 miles (+1,458)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    71,291 miles
    Test number
    706212471024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,833 miles (+3,787)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    69,833 miles
    Test number
    360338258121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,046 miles (+3,017)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    66,046 miles
    Test number
    696178479197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    63,029 miles
    Test number
    257896344251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail63,020 miles (+3,162)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,020 miles
    Test number
    389366244274
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass59,858 miles (+3,295)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    59,858 miles
    Test number
    445715623265
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass56,563 miles (+4,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    56,563 miles
    Test number
    278686852231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass52,371 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    52,371 miles
    Test number
    379285651222
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  15. Fail52,371 miles (+6,001)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,371 miles
    Test number
    359615451436
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  16. Pass46,370 miles (+8,793)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    46,370 miles
    Test number
    331677640238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    37,577 miles
    Test number
    684286419350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail37,577 miles (+54)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,577 miles
    Test number
    600993419335
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Fail37,523 miles (+3,279)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,523 miles
    Test number
    503936109361
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  20. Pass34,244 miles (+1,988)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    34,244 miles
    Test number
    804202928197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,256 miles (+6,224)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    32,256 miles
    Test number
    724587227206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass26,032 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    26,032 miles
    Test number
    700738826278
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about T397 TNF

Does T397 TNF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T397 TNF is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T397 TNF?
The MOT on T397 TNF is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T397 TNF done?
T397 TNF was recorded at 76,899 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 2,563 miles a year.
Has T397 TNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T397 TNF has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2018.
Has the mileage on T397 TNF 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 T397 TNF find?
T397 TNF passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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