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MG MGF

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T443 SAAMOT history

T443 SAA is a green petrol MG MGF first used on 22 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 27 MOT tests, with 60,157 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2026
Mileage
60,157 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2025
MOT tests
27
14 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,348 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T443 SAA
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
22 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T443 SAA was last recorded at 60,157 miles on 1 Sept 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,148 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
2,348 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,157 miles
  • 2021 – 59,433 miles
  • 2020 – 57,416 miles
  • 2019 – 54,489 miles
  • 2016 – 51,913 miles
  • 2015 – 48,084 miles
  • 2013 – 45,866 miles
  • 2012 – 38,460 miles
  • 2011 – 31,843 miles
  • 2010 – 25,508 miles
  • 2009 – 18,727 miles
  • 2008 – 18,228 miles
  • 2007 – 16,855 miles
  • 2006 – 15,660 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,157 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rearward, track arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside front tyre worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,157 miles (+9)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    60,157 miles
    Test number
    407309998528
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rearward, track arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail60,148 miles (+14)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,148 miles
    Test number
    288549492003
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction WIPERS PARKING IN MIDDLE (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rearward, track arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail60,134 miles (+701)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,134 miles
    Test number
    760591126964
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rearward arm, track arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass59,433 miles (+2,017)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    59,433 miles
    Test number
    970301843454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass57,416 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    57,416 miles
    Test number
    254487284927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail57,403 miles (+2,914)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,403 miles
    Test number
    854973359331
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn hub balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass54,489 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,489 miles
    Test number
    460551652055
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail54,476 miles (+2,563)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,476 miles
    Test number
    540910190700
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill / not fully welded and incorrectly spot welded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass51,913 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    51,913 miles
    Test number
    237046435774
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn inner edge

  10. Fail51,910 miles (+3,826)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,910 miles
    Test number
    813256400708
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn inner edge

  11. Pass48,084 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    48,084 miles
    Test number
    157949445189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Fail48,084 miles (+2,218)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,084 miles
    Test number
    597147245161
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass45,866 miles (+198)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    45,866 miles
    Test number
    238393303378
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteBoth headlights have very poor patterns
    • NoteWasher jets 1/2 blocked

  14. Fail45,668 miles (+7,208)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,668 miles
    Test number
    985885593264
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteWasher jets 1/2 blocked

  15. Fail38,460 miles1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,460 miles
    Test number
    127657172253
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePart of high level brake light not working
    • NotePoor pattern offside dipped beam
    • NoteNearside dipped beam has a poor pattern

  16. Pass38,460 miles (+214)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    38,460 miles
    Test number
    415387772246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePart of high level brake light not working
    • NotePoor pattern offside dipped beam
    • NoteNearside dipped beam has a poor pattern

  17. Fail38,246 miles (+6,403)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,246 miles
    Test number
    456148462266
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePart of high level brake light not working
    • NotePoor pattern offside dipped beam

  18. Pass31,843 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    31,843 miles
    Test number
    917117661250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePoor pattern nearside dipped beam
    • NoteSuspension low

  19. Fail31,843 miles (+6,335)3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,843 miles
    Test number
    399807261207
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteLow pressure nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NotePoor pattern nearside dipped beam
    • NoteSuspension low

  20. Pass25,508 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    25,508 miles
    Test number
    111488060290
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front tyres badly perished / cracked sidewalls
    • NoteFront screen wash weak

  21. Fail25,508 miles (+6,781)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,508 miles
    Test number
    222648160203
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front tyres badly perished / cracked sidewalls
    • NoteFront screen wash weak

  22. Pass18,727 miles (+499)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    18,727 miles
    Test number
    463749889273
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing low.

  23. Pass18,228 miles (+1,373)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    18,228 miles
    Test number
    201024098246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Fail16,855 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,855 miles
    Test number
    372224577221
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

  25. Pass16,855 miles (+1,195)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    16,855 miles
    Test number
    444064077224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    15,660 miles
    Test number
    522144766232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail15,660 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,660 miles
    Test number
    971713966230
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

Questions about T443 SAA

Does T443 SAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T443 SAA expired on 31 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T443 SAA?
The MOT on T443 SAA expired on 31 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T443 SAA done?
T443 SAA was recorded at 60,157 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2025, an average of 2,348 miles a year.
Has T443 SAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T443 SAA has failed 13 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T443 SAA 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 T443 SAA find?
T443 SAA passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2025 with 6 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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