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MG MGF

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T480 VWCMOT history

T480 VWC is a green petrol MG MGF first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2025 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 73,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Apr 2025
Mileage
73,995 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2024
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,446 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T480 VWC
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
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T480 VWC was last recorded at 73,995 miles on 21 Mar 2024, 218 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,777 miles · 14 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
218 miles
Average per year
1,446 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 73,995 miles
  • 2023 – 73,777 miles
  • 2022 – 73,580 miles
  • 2021 – 73,402 miles
  • 2016 – 73,384 miles
  • 2014 – 73,366 miles
  • 2013 – 69,570 miles
  • 2012 – 66,863 miles
  • 2011 – 64,455 miles
  • 2010 – 60,339 miles
  • 2009 – 58,884 miles
  • 2007 – 54,500 miles
  • 2005 – 47,417 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,995 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,995 miles (+218)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    73,995 miles
    Test number
    613122643965
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass73,777 miles (+197)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    73,777 miles
    Test number
    380916850507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,580 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    73,580 miles
    Test number
    688376047254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,402 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    73,402 miles
    Test number
    893727018553
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail73,402 miles (+18)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,402 miles
    Test number
    806454089310
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass73,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    73,384 miles
    Test number
    573886311130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail73,384 miles (+18)11 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,384 miles
    Test number
    288627309869
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 0.78 (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront Fluid suspension has no suspension movement too low (2.4.D.5)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement too low (2.4.D.5)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass73,366 miles (+3,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    73,366 miles
    Test number
    715724844228
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Pass69,570 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    69,570 miles
    Test number
    247567823273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Fail69,569 miles (+2,706)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,569 miles
    Test number
    377851723407
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass66,863 miles (+2,408)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    66,863 miles
    Test number
    968221922205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass64,455 miles (+4,116)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    64,455 miles
    Test number
    869429701200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,339 miles (+1,455)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    60,339 miles
    Test number
    524184200169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,884 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    58,884 miles
    Test number
    382184109192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail58,884 miles (+4,384)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,884 miles
    Test number
    172718199456
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail54,500 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,500 miles
    Test number
    760302407050
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass54,500 miles (+7,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    54,500 miles
    Test number
    993082307036
    • AdvisoryFluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass47,417 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    47,417 miles
    Test number
    153568105354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail47,392 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,392 miles
    Test number
    354131105339
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T480 VWC

Does T480 VWC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T480 VWC expired on 13 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T480 VWC?
The MOT on T480 VWC expired on 13 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T480 VWC done?
T480 VWC was recorded at 73,995 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2024, an average of 1,446 miles a year.
Has T480 VWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T480 VWC has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on T480 VWC 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 VWC find?
T480 VWC passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2024 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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