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MG MGF

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T429 TCAMOT history

T429 TCA is a green petrol MG MGF first used on 11 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 61,239 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2026
Mileage
61,239 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T429 TCA
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
11 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T429 TCA was last recorded at 61,239 miles on 19 Aug 2025, 2,737 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,502 miles · 29 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,737 miles
Average per year
1,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 61,239 miles
  • 2024 – 58,502 miles
  • 2023 – 58,497 miles
  • 2022 – 55,516 miles
  • 2021 – 52,969 miles
  • 2020 – 51,375 miles
  • 2019 – 50,066 miles
  • 2018 – 47,174 miles
  • 2017 – 45,273 miles
  • 2016 – 42,908 miles
  • 2015 – 40,632 miles
  • 2014 – 39,268 miles
  • 2013 – 38,672 miles
  • 2012 – 37,954 miles
  • 2011 – 36,156 miles
  • 2010 – 35,396 miles
  • 2009 – 35,191 miles
  • 2008 – 32,243 miles
  • 2007 – 31,632 miles
  • 2005 – 30,581 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,239 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,239 miles (+2,737)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    61,239 miles
    Test number
    684343208141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass58,502 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    58,502 miles
    Test number
    899753208144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Fail58,497 miles (+2,981)3 dangerous14 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,497 miles
    Test number
    153365344958
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front 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))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective smashed (4.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass55,516 miles (+2,547)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    55,516 miles
    Test number
    716129651057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,969 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    52,969 miles
    Test number
    828788639283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail52,959 miles (+1,584)2 dangerous1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,959 miles
    Test number
    674774703489
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass51,375 miles (+1,309)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    51,375 miles
    Test number
    245646045332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,066 miles (+2,892)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    50,066 miles
    Test number
    437409866982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,174 miles (+1,901)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    47,174 miles
    Test number
    362165261435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,273 miles (+2,365)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    45,273 miles
    Test number
    146493858831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,908 miles (+2,276)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    42,908 miles
    Test number
    252148799968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,632 miles (+1,364)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    40,632 miles
    Test number
    427895535118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    39,268 miles
    Test number
    855460154118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail39,268 miles (+596)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,268 miles
    Test number
    928158144165
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass38,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    38,672 miles
    Test number
    678754443167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail38,672 miles (+718)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,672 miles
    Test number
    628374943123
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass37,954 miles (+1,798)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    37,954 miles
    Test number
    468812842160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,156 miles (+760)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    36,156 miles
    Test number
    906253131105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,396 miles (+205)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    35,396 miles
    Test number
    373591740164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail35,191 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,191 miles
    Test number
    902532239142
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • 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)

  21. Pass35,191 miles (+2,948)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    35,191 miles
    Test number
    990502839137
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • 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)

  22. Pass32,243 miles (+611)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    32,243 miles
    Test number
    671524038129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,632 miles (+1,051)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    31,632 miles
    Test number
    623839007112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear tyres close to wheel arches

  24. Pass30,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    30,581 miles
    Test number
    273180095218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T429 TCA

Does T429 TCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T429 TCA expired on 28 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T429 TCA?
The MOT on T429 TCA expired on 28 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T429 TCA done?
T429 TCA was recorded at 61,239 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2025, an average of 1,545 miles a year.
Has T429 TCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T429 TCA has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T429 TCA 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 T429 TCA find?
T429 TCA passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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