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MG MGF

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T486 KJFMOT history

T486 KJF is a black petrol MG MGF first used on 28 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2024 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 71,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2024
Mileage
71,096 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2023
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,835 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T486 KJF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T486 KJF was last recorded at 71,096 miles on 9 Mar 2023, 60 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,036 miles · 14 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
60 miles
Average per year
1,835 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 71,096 miles
  • 2020 – 71,036 miles
  • 2019 – 71,001 miles
  • 2018 – 70,707 miles
  • 2017 – 69,534 miles
  • 2016 – 68,635 miles
  • 2014 – 68,451 miles
  • 2013 – 68,439 miles
  • 2012 – 63,046 miles
  • 2011 – 58,951 miles
  • 2010 – 52,295 miles
  • 2009 – 50,874 miles
  • 2008 – 47,791 miles
  • 2007 – 43,152 miles
  • 2006 – 40,781 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,096 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at three joint (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,096 miles (+60)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    71,096 miles
    Test number
    956442780757
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at three joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass71,036 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    71,036 miles
    Test number
    433283572702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass71,001 miles (+294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    71,001 miles
    Test number
    303402721473
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass70,707 miles (+1,173)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    70,707 miles
    Test number
    670719936145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,534 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    69,534 miles
    Test number
    218917817163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail69,499 miles (+136)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,499 miles
    Test number
    170272270923
    • 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)

  7. Fail69,363 miles (+728)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,363 miles
    Test number
    364880055641
    • FailureElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  8. Pass68,635 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    68,635 miles
    Test number
    705533470444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail68,610 miles (+159)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,610 miles
    Test number
    972475787897
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass68,451 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    68,451 miles
    Test number
    948816284110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail68,439 miles (+5,393)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,439 miles
    Test number
    899391473155
    • 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 system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  12. Pass63,046 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    63,046 miles
    Test number
    527461622160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail63,046 miles (+4,095)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,046 miles
    Test number
    329521222149
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCatalyt converter broken and rattling
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass58,951 miles (+15)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    58,951 miles
    Test number
    107630721137
    • NoteBoth rear wearing on inner edges
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteRear discs pitted

  15. Fail58,936 miles (+6,641)9 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,936 miles
    Test number
    535677411111
    • FailureCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
    • NoteBoth rear wearing on inner edges
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteRear discs pitted

  16. Pass52,295 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    52,295 miles
    Test number
    964780220118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  17. Fail52,295 miles (+1,421)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,295 miles
    Test number
    504706010191
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  18. Pass50,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    50,874 miles
    Test number
    691443829208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail50,874 miles (+3,083)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,874 miles
    Test number
    913593529211
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass47,791 miles (+4,639)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    47,791 miles
    Test number
    490216538291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    43,152 miles
    Test number
    372573747438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail43,152 miles (+2,371)2 dangerous7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,152 miles
    Test number
    211926637276
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
    • DangerousSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  23. Pass40,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    40,781 miles
    Test number
    130223146237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T486 KJF

Does T486 KJF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T486 KJF expired on 8 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T486 KJF?
The MOT on T486 KJF expired on 8 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T486 KJF done?
T486 KJF was recorded at 71,096 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2023, an average of 1,835 miles a year.
Has T486 KJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T486 KJF has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on T486 KJF 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 T486 KJF find?
T486 KJF passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2023 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at three joint; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive.

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