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MG MGF

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T480 ELNMOT history

T480 ELN is a grey petrol MG MGF first used on 23 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 43,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Dec 2024
Mileage
43,405 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T480 ELN
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
23 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T480 ELN was last recorded at 43,405 miles on 21 Dec 2023, 669 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,736 miles · 23 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
669 miles
Average per year
1,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 43,405 miles
  • 2022 – 42,736 miles
  • 2021 – 39,485 miles
  • 2020 – 35,141 miles
  • 2019 – 29,058 miles
  • 2018 – 23,856 miles
  • 2017 – 16,999 miles
  • 2016 – 16,921 miles
  • 2015 – 16,871 miles
  • 2014 – 16,834 miles
  • 2013 – 16,732 miles
  • 2012 – 16,540 miles
  • 2011 – 16,115 miles
  • 2010 – 15,607 miles
  • 2009 – 15,037 miles
  • 2008 – 14,771 miles
  • 2007 – 14,588 miles
  • 2006 – 13,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,405 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,405 miles (+669)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    43,405 miles
    Test number
    873340157873
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass42,736 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    42,736 miles
    Test number
    166189591862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail42,736 miles (+3,251)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,736 miles
    Test number
    255910044644
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass39,485 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    39,485 miles
    Test number
    204897812362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail39,485 miles (+4,344)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,485 miles
    Test number
    250714120992
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass35,141 miles (+6,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    35,141 miles
    Test number
    288405640418
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake pedal hard (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass29,058 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    29,058 miles
    Test number
    507147144885
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail29,058 miles (+5,202)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,058 miles
    Test number
    259249162606
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass23,856 miles (+6,857)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    23,856 miles
    Test number
    159314124107
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose catalist internals (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass16,999 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    16,999 miles
    Test number
    527384720190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass16,921 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    16,921 miles
    Test number
    103919088771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass16,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    16,871 miles
    Test number
    699195957608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail16,871 miles (+37)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,871 miles
    Test number
    296740069193
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass16,834 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    16,834 miles
    Test number
    629448024322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,732 miles (+192)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    16,732 miles
    Test number
    735939623364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail16,540 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,540 miles
    Test number
    398034732384
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass16,540 miles (+425)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    16,540 miles
    Test number
    577064932397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,115 miles (+508)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    16,115 miles
    Test number
    825797321325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    15,607 miles
    Test number
    404003030457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail15,607 miles (+570)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,607 miles
    Test number
    611243030318
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass15,037 miles (+266)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    15,037 miles
    Test number
    123380629325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,771 miles (+183)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    14,771 miles
    Test number
    272588738301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,588 miles (+593)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    14,588 miles
    Test number
    461969007486
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass13,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    13,995 miles
    Test number
    490725676211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T480 ELN

Does T480 ELN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T480 ELN expired on 22 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T480 ELN?
The MOT on T480 ELN expired on 22 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T480 ELN done?
T480 ELN was recorded at 43,405 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2023, an average of 1,708 miles a year.
Has T480 ELN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T480 ELN has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T480 ELN 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 T480 ELN find?
T480 ELN passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2023 with 3 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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