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Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T438 JRVMOT history

T438 JRV is a green petrol MG MGF first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 42,402 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Feb 2026
Mileage
42,402 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,142 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T438 JRV
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
9 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T438 JRV was last recorded at 42,402 miles on 7 Feb 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,391 miles · 3 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
1,142 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 42,402 miles
  • 2024 – 42,391 miles
  • 2019 – 41,921 miles
  • 2018 – 41,178 miles
  • 2017 – 37,375 miles
  • 2016 – 32,957 miles
  • 2015 – 29,834 miles
  • 2014 – 28,666 miles
  • 2012 – 26,371 miles
  • 2011 – 25,661 miles
  • 2010 – 24,690 miles
  • 2009 – 23,741 miles
  • 2008 – 22,920 miles
  • 2007 – 21,901 miles
  • 2006 – 20,796 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,402 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,402 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    42,402 miles
    Test number
    310540887332
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail42,391 miles (+470)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,391 miles
    Test number
    765205300226
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 shocks (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass41,921 miles (+743)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    41,921 miles
    Test number
    171125141069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass41,178 miles (+3,803)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    41,178 miles
    Test number
    194184626166
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  5. Pass37,375 miles (+4,418)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    37,375 miles
    Test number
    242154955496
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySurface rust rear inner sills

  6. Pass32,957 miles (+3,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    32,957 miles
    Test number
    715387119086
    • AdvisorySlight rust on lower edge of nsr sill

  7. Pass29,834 miles (+1,168)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    29,834 miles
    Test number
    297076725461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  8. Pass28,666 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    28,666 miles
    Test number
    148001624194
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Fail28,660 miles6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,660 miles
    Test number
    628078614101
    • FailureElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. PassMileage not read3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    216857503119
    • NoteLower suspension arms starting to corrode
    • NoteSome play in front suspension joints
    • NoteSurface corrosin to outer sills

  11. Pass26,371 miles (+710)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    26,371 miles
    Test number
    276497282003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,661 miles (+971)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    25,661 miles
    Test number
    817011271080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,690 miles (+949)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    24,690 miles
    Test number
    953748080033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,741 miles (+821)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    23,741 miles
    Test number
    890429889092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    22,920 miles
    Test number
    823168988074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail22,920 miles (+1,019)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,920 miles
    Test number
    511167688047
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  17. Pass21,901 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    21,901 miles
    Test number
    794062997023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail21,895 miles (+1,099)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,895 miles
    Test number
    564349187065
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass20,796 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    20,796 miles
    Test number
    881318166059
    • NoteBoth front discs inner faces corroded

Questions about T438 JRV

Does T438 JRV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T438 JRV expired on 6 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T438 JRV?
The MOT on T438 JRV expired on 6 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T438 JRV done?
T438 JRV was recorded at 42,402 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2025, an average of 1,142 miles a year.
Has T438 JRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T438 JRV has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T438 JRV 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 T438 JRV find?
T438 JRV passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2025 with 2 advisories: front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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