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MG MGF

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T46 MLAMOT history

T46 MLA is a grey petrol MG MGF first used on 6 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 70,073 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2024
Mileage
70,073 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2023
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,099 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T46 MLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2024
Latest MOT test
15 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T46 MLA was last recorded at 70,073 miles on 15 May 2023, 702 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,371 miles · 13 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
702 miles
Average per year
2,099 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 70,073 miles
  • 2022 – 69,371 miles
  • 2021 – 68,642 miles
  • 2020 – 67,928 miles
  • 2019 – 64,065 miles
  • 2018 – 58,403 miles
  • 2017 – 52,488 miles
  • 2016 – 48,419 miles
  • 2015 – 47,108 miles
  • 2014 – 40,844 miles
  • 2010 – 39,033 miles
  • 2009 – 39,017 miles
  • 2008 – 36,997 miles
  • 2007 – 35,964 miles
  • 2006 – 34,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,073 miles
  • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Central Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,073 miles (+702)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    70,073 miles
    Test number
    923637055981
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass69,371 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    69,371 miles
    Test number
    474837769351
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail69,364 miles (+722)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,364 miles
    Test number
    254187252527
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass68,642 miles (+714)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    68,642 miles
    Test number
    667563001817
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass67,928 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    67,928 miles
    Test number
    750946355563
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake only just met minimal requirements

  6. Fail67,925 miles (+3,860)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,925 miles
    Test number
    491233885344
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met minimal requirements

  7. Pass64,065 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,065 miles
    Test number
    300245741998
    • AdvisoryBOTH front headlamps light output is down to the minimum due to the internal lenses fogging up
    • AdvisoryBOTH front tyres worn smooth on the inner tread bands and are on the legal wear limits of 1.6mm
    • AdvisoryBoth rear indicator bulbs colour is deteriorating

  8. Fail64,065 miles (+5,662)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,065 miles
    Test number
    472624748446
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush very badly worn (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBOTH front headlamps light output is down to the minimum due to the internal lenses fogging up
    • AdvisoryBOTH front tyres worn smooth on the inner tread bands and are on the legal wear limits of 1.6mm
    • AdvisoryBoth rear indicator bulbs colour is deteriorating

  9. Pass58,403 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    58,403 miles
    Test number
    483204528103
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres low on tread and have worn smooth on the inner tread band areas

  10. Fail58,402 miles (+5,914)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,402 miles
    Test number
    136605684508
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen poor image due to defective lens / reflector (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced internal lens and or reflector fogged up (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres low on tread and have worn smooth on the inner tread band areas

  11. Pass52,488 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    52,488 miles
    Test number
    737209545499
    • AdvisoryBOTH front tyres worn smooth on the inner shoulder area and wearing near to wear limits on the inner tread band
    • AdvisoryBOTH rear tyres are cracking/ perishing on the shoulder areas
    • AdvisoryInternal headlamps lenses are dirty / deteriorated to the extent light output has been reduced near to limits and is affecting the beam images
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has a cut in the inner sidewall that is nearing the limit. ) ( 205/50x15 86V

  12. Fail52,487 miles (+4,068)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,487 miles
    Test number
    216029179384
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBOTH front tyres worn smooth on the inner shoulder area and wearing near to wear limits on the inner tread band
    • AdvisoryBOTH rear tyres are cracking/ perishing on the shoulder areas
    • AdvisoryInternal headlamps lenses are dirty / deteriorated to the extent light output has been reduced near to limits and is affecting the beam images
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has a cut in the inner sidewall that is nearing the limit. ) ( 205/50x15 86V

  13. Pass48,419 miles (+1,311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    48,419 miles
    Test number
    116190540205
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Pass47,108 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    47,108 miles
    Test number
    137213045123
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Fail47,105 miles (+6,261)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,105 miles
    Test number
    506083545181
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass40,844 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    40,844 miles
    Test number
    315095654183
    • NoteFront tyres have their inner edges rounded.

  17. Fail40,844 miles (+1,811)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,844 miles
    Test number
    505985654142
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront tyres have their inner edges rounded.

  18. Pass39,033 miles (+16)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    39,033 miles
    Test number
    200245230273
    • NoteN/s head lamp patten poor

  19. Pass39,017 miles (+2,020)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    39,017 miles
    Test number
    963588159277
    • NoteBoth headlamp pattens getting poor
    • NoteExhaust box strap broken, but exhaust scure
    • NoteSuspension getting low

  20. Pass36,997 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    36,997 miles
    Test number
    911832038276
    • NoteMetal strap on tailpipe broken but exhaust system all secure

  21. Fail36,996 miles (+1,032)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,996 miles
    Test number
    574522238279
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteMetal strap on tailpipe broken but exhaust system all secure

  22. Pass35,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    35,964 miles
    Test number
    524707687101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail35,964 miles (+1,275)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,964 miles
    Test number
    234456987110
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

  24. Pass34,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    34,689 miles
    Test number
    454088886157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T46 MLA

Does T46 MLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T46 MLA expired on 14 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T46 MLA?
The MOT on T46 MLA expired on 14 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T46 MLA done?
T46 MLA was recorded at 70,073 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2023, an average of 2,099 miles a year.
Has T46 MLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T46 MLA has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T46 MLA 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 T46 MLA find?
T46 MLA passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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