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MG MGF

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T462 DCUMOT history

T462 DCU is a blue petrol MG MGF first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 79,612 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
79,612 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,959 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T462 DCU
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T462 DCU was last recorded at 79,612 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 98 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,514 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
98 miles
Average per year
1,959 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,612 miles
  • 2025 – 79,514 miles
  • 2024 – 79,425 miles
  • 2023 – 79,222 miles
  • 2022 – 78,760 miles
  • 2021 – 78,245 miles
  • 2020 – 78,002 miles
  • 2019 – 75,235 miles
  • 2018 – 74,511 miles
  • 2017 – 74,508 miles
  • 2016 – 72,327 miles
  • 2015 – 71,751 miles
  • 2014 – 71,003 miles
  • 2012 – 70,871 miles
  • 2011 – 66,668 miles
  • 2010 – 64,920 miles
  • 2009 – 61,399 miles
  • 2008 – 55,446 miles
  • 2007 – 48,704 miles
  • 2006 – 40,652 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,612 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth side inner sills covered heavily with sealant

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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Failure6 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,612 miles (+98)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    79,612 miles
    Test number
    579416118499
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth side inner sills covered heavily with sealant

  2. Pass79,514 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    79,514 miles
    Test number
    670367763566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,425 miles (+203)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    79,425 miles
    Test number
    473957019171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,222 miles (+462)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    79,222 miles
    Test number
    183708889596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,760 miles (+515)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2023
    Odometer
    78,760 miles
    Test number
    988625678511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,245 miles (+243)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2022
    Odometer
    78,245 miles
    Test number
    512320696352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,002 miles (+2,767)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2021
    Odometer
    78,002 miles
    Test number
    762123316591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,235 miles (+724)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2020
    Odometer
    75,235 miles
    Test number
    799169211014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,511 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    74,511 miles
    Test number
    695671670403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail74,508 miles (+15)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,508 miles
    Test number
    397952208548
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • 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)
    • FailureFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Fail74,493 miles (+2,166)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,493 miles
    Test number
    608595336544
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL CORRODED (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion UNDERBODY CORRODED (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL CORRODED (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE OUTER WALL CRACKED
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass72,327 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    72,327 miles
    Test number
    576972204783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail72,322 miles (+571)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,322 miles
    Test number
    294867282026
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass71,751 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    71,751 miles
    Test number
    347677475075
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Fail71,750 miles (+747)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,750 miles
    Test number
    908907475018
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass71,003 miles (+132)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    71,003 miles
    Test number
    895198784007
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteHeavy underseal

  17. Fail70,871 miles (+4,203)8 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,871 miles
    Test number
    839055272292
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureFront Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded to renew
    • NoteO/s visor not secure

  18. Pass66,668 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    66,668 miles
    Test number
    746687111205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail66,662 miles (+1,742)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,662 miles
    Test number
    748509091137
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside brake disc corroded offside brake disc corroded

  20. Pass64,920 miles (+67)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    64,920 miles
    Test number
    591602900217
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted
    • NoteOffside rear inner cv gaiter leaking slightly
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted
    • NoteWipers smearing slightly

  21. Fail64,853 miles (+84)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,853 miles
    Test number
    662691400220
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll 4 brake discs pitted

  22. Fail64,769 miles (+3,370)9 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,769 miles
    Test number
    952143390123
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailurePower steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll 4 brake discs pitted

  23. Pass61,399 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    61,399 miles
    Test number
    203708469135
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  24. Fail61,399 miles (+5,953)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,399 miles
    Test number
    972307869191
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  25. Pass55,446 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    55,446 miles
    Test number
    412890178138
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteInner pot joint gaiter split
    • NoteWater leak to o/s engine

  26. Fail55,446 miles (+6,742)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,446 miles
    Test number
    741109068169
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteInner pot joint gaiter split
    • NoteWater leak to o/s engine

  27. Pass48,704 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    48,704 miles
    Test number
    323535847130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail48,703 miles (+8,051)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,703 miles
    Test number
    283353347453
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass40,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    40,652 miles
    Test number
    600175246175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T462 DCU

Does T462 DCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T462 DCU is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T462 DCU?
The MOT on T462 DCU is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T462 DCU done?
T462 DCU was recorded at 79,612 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 1,959 miles a year.
Has T462 DCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T462 DCU has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on T462 DCU 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 T462 DCU find?
T462 DCU passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, and 2 more.

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