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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T442 SEFMOT history

T442 SEF is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 15 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 66,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
66,851 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,873 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T442 SEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T442 SEF was last recorded at 66,851 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 1,137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,714 miles · 28 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
1,137 miles
Average per year
1,873 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,851 miles
  • 2022 – 65,714 miles
  • 2019 – 64,857 miles
  • 2016 – 64,710 miles
  • 2014 – 63,413 miles
  • 2012 – 57,673 miles
  • 2010 – 56,110 miles
  • 2009 – 50,520 miles
  • 2008 – 43,384 miles
  • 2007 – 37,283 miles
  • 2006 – 30,439 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,851 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
  • AdvisoryService brake made only minimum requirement

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 Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,851 miles (+1,137)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    66,851 miles
    Test number
    387475380843
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryService brake made only minimum requirement

  2. Pass65,714 miles (+857)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    65,714 miles
    Test number
    305710631240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFootbrake just met the minimum requirement 50%

  3. Pass64,857 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,857 miles
    Test number
    390245027349
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail64,857 miles (+147)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,857 miles
    Test number
    870249942618
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass64,710 miles (+168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    64,710 miles
    Test number
    313807312110
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  6. Pass64,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    64,542 miles
    Test number
    340250204143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail64,542 miles (+1,129)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,542 miles
    Test number
    419149049414
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  8. Pass63,413 miles (+1,480)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    63,413 miles
    Test number
    707424164320
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Pass61,933 miles (+2)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    61,933 miles
    Test number
    139603424040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteHigh level brake light not working

  10. Fail61,931 miles (+4,258)4 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,931 miles
    Test number
    339621024095
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteHigh level brake light not working

  11. Pass57,673 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    57,673 miles
    Test number
    306663252001
    • 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)

  12. Fail57,673 miles (+1,563)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,673 miles
    Test number
    855571752070
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
    • 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)

  13. Pass56,110 miles (+5,590)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    56,110 miles
    Test number
    584421770273
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass50,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    50,520 miles
    Test number
    833456369296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,520 miles (+7,136)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,520 miles
    Test number
    403366269256
    • FailureInner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Fail43,384 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,384 miles
    Test number
    163134378231
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  17. Pass43,384 miles (+6,101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    43,384 miles
    Test number
    424874778298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Pass37,283 miles (+6,844)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    37,283 miles
    Test number
    700698247232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    30,439 miles
    Test number
    591480776247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T442 SEF

Does T442 SEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T442 SEF is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T442 SEF?
The MOT on T442 SEF is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T442 SEF done?
T442 SEF was recorded at 66,851 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 1,873 miles a year.
Has T442 SEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T442 SEF has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on T442 SEF 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 T442 SEF find?
T442 SEF passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill; rear exhaust silencer corroded, and 1 more.

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