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MG MGF

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T417 ELUMOT history

T417 ELU is a silver petrol MG MGF first used on 12 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 49,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
49,721 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,088 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T417 ELU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T417 ELU was last recorded at 49,721 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,721 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,088 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 49,721 miles
  • 2024 – 46,547 miles
  • 2023 – 45,711 miles
  • 2022 – 45,373 miles
  • 2021 – 44,857 miles
  • 2020 – 44,478 miles
  • 2019 – 44,248 miles
  • 2018 – 43,387 miles
  • 2017 – 42,095 miles
  • 2016 – 40,652 miles
  • 2015 – 39,757 miles
  • 2014 – 38,778 miles
  • 2013 – 37,260 miles
  • 2012 – 34,216 miles
  • 2011 – 32,004 miles
  • 2010 – 30,674 miles
  • 2009 – 29,201 miles
  • 2008 – 29,162 miles
  • 2007 – 28,657 miles
  • 2006 – 28,152 miles
  • 2005 – 27,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,721 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Headlights are cloudy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 2 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    49,721 miles
    Test number
    208330131210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail49,721 miles (+3,174)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,721 miles
    Test number
    262848391139
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested clutch defective (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replacement advised 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive further attention advised (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension low

  3. Pass46,547 miles (+836)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    46,547 miles
    Test number
    343772578190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension requires pumping up

  4. Pass45,711 miles (+338)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    45,711 miles
    Test number
    962020512579
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material engine bay (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine further attention advised (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  5. Pass45,373 miles (+516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    45,373 miles
    Test number
    626841978740
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass44,857 miles (+379)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    44,857 miles
    Test number
    405147248748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass44,478 miles (+230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    44,478 miles
    Test number
    253178006354
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass44,248 miles (+861)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    44,248 miles
    Test number
    709052183993
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses cloudy

  9. Pass43,387 miles (+1,292)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    43,387 miles
    Test number
    659120767793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights poor images

  10. Pass42,095 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    42,095 miles
    Test number
    450414432784
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryHeadlights are cloudy

  11. Fail42,075 miles (+1,423)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,075 miles
    Test number
    698009487724
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryHeadlights are cloudy

  12. Pass40,652 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    40,652 miles
    Test number
    998685197127
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  13. Fail40,650 miles (+893)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,650 miles
    Test number
    581562069747
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  14. Pass39,757 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    39,757 miles
    Test number
    947745943356
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake warning light staying on

  15. Fail39,744 miles (+966)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,744 miles
    Test number
    221030364793
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake warning light staying on

  16. Pass38,778 miles (+1,518)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    38,778 miles
    Test number
    668195754270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,260 miles (+3,044)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    37,260 miles
    Test number
    235842663234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass34,216 miles (+2,212)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    34,216 miles
    Test number
    367314042260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,004 miles (+1,330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    32,004 miles
    Test number
    427559061229
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail30,674 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,674 miles
    Test number
    343020100300
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  21. Pass30,674 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    30,674 miles
    Test number
    782690400332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail30,665 miles (+1,464)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,665 miles
    Test number
    892009690265
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteRear disc poor condition

  23. Pass29,201 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    29,201 miles
    Test number
    272887669223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail29,191 miles (+29)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,191 miles
    Test number
    704991469203
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteGas suspension low needs pumping up

  25. Pass29,162 miles (+505)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    29,162 miles
    Test number
    243101408304
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSuspension (Low)

  26. Pass28,657 miles (+505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    28,657 miles
    Test number
    104400867220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass28,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    28,152 miles
    Test number
    300887996431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail28,152 miles (+271)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,152 miles
    Test number
    650857096228
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  29. Pass27,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    27,881 miles
    Test number
    352036805350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail27,881 miles1 dangerous4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,881 miles
    Test number
    750106405369
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T417 ELU

Does T417 ELU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T417 ELU is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T417 ELU?
The MOT on T417 ELU is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T417 ELU done?
T417 ELU was recorded at 49,721 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 1,088 miles a year.
Has T417 ELU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T417 ELU has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T417 ELU 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 T417 ELU find?
T417 ELU passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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