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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T488 JKRMOT history

T488 JKR is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 13 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 57,729 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
57,729 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,088 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T488 JKR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T488 JKR was last recorded at 57,729 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 779 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,950 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
779 miles
Average per year
1,088 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,729 miles
  • 2025 – 56,950 miles
  • 2024 – 56,109 miles
  • 2023 – 55,331 miles
  • 2022 – 54,547 miles
  • 2021 – 53,820 miles
  • 2020 – 53,079 miles
  • 2019 – 51,758 miles
  • 2018 – 50,325 miles
  • 2017 – 48,463 miles
  • 2016 – 46,632 miles
  • 2015 – 44,603 miles
  • 2014 – 43,353 miles
  • 2011 – 42,578 miles
  • 2010 – 41,129 miles
  • 2009 – 40,409 miles
  • 2008 – 39,245 miles
  • 2007 – 37,272 miles
  • 2006 – 35,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,729 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass57,729 miles (+779)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    57,729 miles
    Test number
    728338845367
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass56,950 miles (+841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    56,950 miles
    Test number
    741384405655
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass56,109 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    56,109 miles
    Test number
    845545085396
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail56,109 miles (+778)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,109 miles
    Test number
    165123012270
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass55,331 miles (+784)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    55,331 miles
    Test number
    981902691120
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass54,547 miles (+727)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    54,547 miles
    Test number
    739111532082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,820 miles (+741)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    53,820 miles
    Test number
    332334547541
    • AdvisoryAll underside of vehicle under sealed
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded

  8. Pass53,079 miles (+1,321)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    53,079 miles
    Test number
    871445731200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,758 miles (+1,433)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    51,758 miles
    Test number
    609107533394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,325 miles (+1,862)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    50,325 miles
    Test number
    629554947340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,463 miles (+1,831)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    48,463 miles
    Test number
    546330604155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,632 miles (+2,029)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    46,632 miles
    Test number
    599896458393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,603 miles (+1,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    44,603 miles
    Test number
    209968815132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass43,353 miles (+775)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    43,353 miles
    Test number
    907832824171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,578 miles (+1,449)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    42,578 miles
    Test number
    229890681478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,129 miles (+720)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    41,129 miles
    Test number
    671389370136
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteO/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

  17. Pass40,409 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    40,409 miles
    Test number
    631236069121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail40,407 miles (+1,162)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,407 miles
    Test number
    211682969174
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteCorrosion to metal brake pipe to o/s/r
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished

  19. Pass39,245 miles (+1,973)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    39,245 miles
    Test number
    580019078110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,272 miles (+1,400)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    37,272 miles
    Test number
    962053867109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f steering rack

  21. Pass35,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    35,872 miles
    Test number
    933574876176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,869 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,869 miles
    Test number
    364304876140
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T488 JKR

Does T488 JKR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T488 JKR is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T488 JKR?
The MOT on T488 JKR is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T488 JKR done?
T488 JKR was recorded at 57,729 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 1,088 miles a year.
Has T488 JKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T488 JKR has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T488 JKR 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 T488 JKR find?
T488 JKR passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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