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MG MGF

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T434 ARCMOT history

T434 ARC is a blue petrol MG MGF first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 44,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
44,260 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
481 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T434 ARC
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
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T434 ARC was last recorded at 44,260 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Apr 2009: 37,557 miles, lower than 370,202 miles on 1 Apr 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
44,020 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
240 miles
Average per year
481 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,260 miles
  • 2025 – 44,020 miles
  • 2023 – 43,779 miles
  • 2022 – 43,354 miles
  • 2021 – 42,970 miles
  • 2020 – 42,645 miles
  • 2019 – 41,644 miles
  • 2017 – 40,974 miles
  • 2016 – 40,608 miles
  • 2015 – 40,164 miles
  • 2014 – 39,519 miles
  • 2013 – 38,889 miles
  • 2011 – 38,488 miles
  • 2010 – 37,985 miles
  • 2009 – 37,557 miles
  • 2008 – 370,202 miles
  • 2007 – 35,564 miles
  • 2006 – 34,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,260 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Front suspension low

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Emissions unable to be completed over heated

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front tyres wearing unevenly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear tyres worn near limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front tyres wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    44,260 miles
    Test number
    601339230847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail44,259 miles (+239)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,259 miles
    Test number
    552861802562
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  3. Pass44,020 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    44,020 miles
    Test number
    738078901456
    • AdvisoryClutch poor/only just working

  4. Fail44,015 miles (+236)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,015 miles
    Test number
    817539480225
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch poor/only just working

  5. Pass43,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    43,779 miles
    Test number
    248053007906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail43,779 miles (+425)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,779 miles
    Test number
    929437387558
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))

  7. Pass43,354 miles (+384)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    43,354 miles
    Test number
    298292142971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,970 miles (+325)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    42,970 miles
    Test number
    790246642202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,645 miles (+1,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    42,645 miles
    Test number
    385195377057
    • AdvisorySuspension low

  10. Pass41,644 miles (+670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    41,644 miles
    Test number
    709831213587
    • AdvisoryFront suspension low

  11. Pass40,974 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    40,974 miles
    Test number
    903336968050
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing unevenly
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn near limit

  12. Fail40,974 miles (+366)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,974 miles
    Test number
    737158899632
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing unevenly
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn near limit

  13. Pass40,608 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    40,608 miles
    Test number
    391647527426
    • AdvisoryFront suspension low
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn (3.5mm)

  14. Fail40,608 miles (+444)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,608 miles
    Test number
    151221850708
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension low
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn (3.5mm)

  15. Pass40,164 miles (+645)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    40,164 miles
    Test number
    396184805110
    • NoteBrake performance only just passes
    • NoteExhaust emissions only just passed
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edge

  16. Pass39,519 miles (+630)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    39,519 miles
    Test number
    225786504485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,889 miles (+401)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    38,889 miles
    Test number
    947571703137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    38,488 miles
    Test number
    218474361121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail38,488 miles (+503)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,488 miles
    Test number
    516874361160
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  20. Pass37,985 miles (+428)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    37,985 miles
    Test number
    992513150131
    • NoteO/side rear lower shock absober fixing bush worn.

  21. Pass37,557 miles (-332,645)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    37,557 miles
    Test number
    644773719125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass370,202 miles (+333,000)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    370,202 miles
    Test number
    581392998053
    • NoteN/side & o/side front tyres wearing on inner edges.

  23. Fail37,202 miles (+1,638)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,202 miles
    Test number
    222198988070
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteN/side & o/side front tyres wearing on inner edges.

  24. Pass35,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    35,564 miles
    Test number
    911237657072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail35,564 miles (+976)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,564 miles
    Test number
    894734457041
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass34,588 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    34,588 miles
    Test number
    222304756081
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteN/side wiper blade has fixing detatced for rubber.

Questions about T434 ARC

Does T434 ARC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T434 ARC is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T434 ARC?
The MOT on T434 ARC is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T434 ARC done?
T434 ARC was recorded at 44,260 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 481 miles a year.
Has T434 ARC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T434 ARC has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T434 ARC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Apr 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T434 ARC find?
T434 ARC passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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