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MG MGF

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T499 AROMOT history

T499 ARO is a silver petrol MG MGF first used on 28 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2021 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 33,130 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2021
Mileage
33,130 mi
At MOT on 29 Mar 2022
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,179 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T499 ARO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2021
Latest MOT test
29 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T499 ARO was last recorded at 33,130 miles on 29 Mar 2022, 1,544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
31,586 miles · 14 Aug 2020
Between the last two tests
1,544 miles
Average per year
1,179 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 33,130 miles
  • 2020 – 31,586 miles
  • 2019 – 28,728 miles
  • 2018 – 24,488 miles
  • 2017 – 20,393 miles
  • 2016 – 20,380 miles
  • 2015 – 20,365 miles
  • 2012 – 20,191 miles
  • 2011 – 20,047 miles
  • 2010 – 17,861 miles
  • 2009 – 16,780 miles
  • 2008 – 16,473 miles
  • 2007 – 16,006 miles
  • 2006 – 14,265 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail33,130 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (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))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail33,130 miles (+1,544)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,130 miles
    Test number
    995327517710
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  2. Pass31,586 miles (+2,858)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    31,586 miles
    Test number
    948883909222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass28,728 miles (+4,240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    28,728 miles
    Test number
    853592321440
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass24,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    24,488 miles
    Test number
    739319780230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail24,487 miles (+4,094)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,487 miles
    Test number
    732420176840
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass20,393 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    20,393 miles
    Test number
    199888276297
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Both front tyres worn on edges and slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass20,380 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    20,380 miles
    Test number
    430015245398
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake binding slightly

  8. Pass20,365 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    20,365 miles
    Test number
    159453905128
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  9. Fail20,365 miles (+174)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,365 miles
    Test number
    646373605112
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  10. Pass20,191 miles (+144)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    20,191 miles
    Test number
    937606862003
    • AdvisoryNearside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
    • NoteBattery insucure
    • NoteBoth front tyre tread depths getting low on inner edges
    • NoteGeneral surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

  11. Pass20,047 miles (+4)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    20,047 miles
    Test number
    176051781033
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteFront tyre treads worn on inner edges

  12. Fail20,043 miles (+2,182)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,043 miles
    Test number
    695241771044
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteFront tyre treads worn on inner edges

  13. Pass17,861 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    17,861 miles
    Test number
    212605070078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail17,830 miles (+1,050)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,830 miles
    Test number
    902562970059
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyre treads worn on inner edges

  15. Pass16,780 miles (+307)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    16,780 miles
    Test number
    961810689019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,473 miles (+467)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    16,473 miles
    Test number
    603551858018
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/r tyre starting to crack on inside edge

  17. Pass16,006 miles (+1,741)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    16,006 miles
    Test number
    884084747042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    14,265 miles
    Test number
    291749086015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail14,265 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,265 miles
    Test number
    411069886021
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFont brakes slightly binding

Questions about T499 ARO

Does T499 ARO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T499 ARO expired on 21 Aug 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T499 ARO?
The MOT on T499 ARO expired on 21 Aug 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T499 ARO done?
T499 ARO was recorded at 33,130 miles at its MOT on 29 Mar 2022, an average of 1,179 miles a year.
Has T499 ARO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T499 ARO has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T499 ARO 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 T499 ARO find?
T499 ARO failed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 3 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; horn not working, and 7 more.

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