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MG MGF

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T516 SPAMOT history

T516 SPA is a green petrol MG MGF first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 54,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
54,878 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
993 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T516 SPA
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
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T516 SPA was last recorded at 54,878 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jun 2015: 46,681 miles, lower than 48,490 miles on 2 Jun 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
54,862 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
993 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,878 miles
  • 2025 – 54,862 miles
  • 2024 – 54,754 miles
  • 2022 – 50,947 miles
  • 2021 – 50,855 miles
  • 2019 – 50,285 miles
  • 2018 – 49,702 miles
  • 2017 – 49,130 miles
  • 2016 – 48,487 miles
  • 2015 – 46,681 miles
  • 2014 – 48,490 miles
  • 2013 – 44,352 miles
  • 2012 – 43,447 miles
  • 2011 – 42,328 miles
  • 2010 – 41,020 miles
  • 2009 – 39,430 miles
  • 2008 – 38,068 miles
  • 2006 – 35,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,878 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass54,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    54,878 miles
    Test number
    215610382176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail54,875 miles (+13)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,875 miles
    Test number
    430469658247
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))

  3. Pass54,862 miles (+108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    54,862 miles
    Test number
    527465457142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass54,754 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    54,754 miles
    Test number
    941116024679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail54,753 miles (+3,806)3 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,753 miles
    Test number
    539328898537
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front 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))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened +corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass50,947 miles (+92)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    50,947 miles
    Test number
    524902272218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass50,855 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    50,855 miles
    Test number
    857161702876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail50,853 miles (+165)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,853 miles
    Test number
    951092433798
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass50,688 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    50,688 miles
    Test number
    873937490972
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs corroded

  10. Fail50,688 miles (+403)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,688 miles
    Test number
    302194539600
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs corroded

  11. Pass50,285 miles (+583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    50,285 miles
    Test number
    990944705829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass49,702 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    49,702 miles
    Test number
    115174044816
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail49,702 miles (+572)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,702 miles
    Test number
    989356647184
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass49,130 miles (+643)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    49,130 miles
    Test number
    425522400512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass48,487 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    48,487 miles
    Test number
    758933204902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail48,484 miles (+1,803)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,484 miles
    Test number
    190679040772
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)

  17. Fail46,681 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,681 miles
    Test number
    579076455165
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)

  18. Pass46,681 miles (-1,809)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    46,681 miles
    Test number
    628236655188
    • 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)

  19. Fail48,490 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,490 miles
    Test number
    158473854120
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)

  20. Pass45,490 miles (+1,138)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    45,490 miles
    Test number
    218313854418
    • 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)

  21. Pass44,352 miles (+905)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    44,352 miles
    Test number
    429107333165
    • 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)

  22. Pass43,447 miles (+1,119)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    43,447 miles
    Test number
    585430652194
    • NoteSRS Light on

  23. Pass42,328 miles (+1,308)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    42,328 miles
    Test number
    327596141170
    • 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. Pass41,020 miles (+1,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    41,020 miles
    Test number
    852872230144
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  25. Pass39,430 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    39,430 miles
    Test number
    330066229171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEvidence of some play in rear suspension bushes on both sides

  26. Fail39,430 miles (+1,362)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,430 miles
    Test number
    702336829105
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEvidence of some play in rear suspension bushes on both sides

  27. Pass38,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    38,068 miles
    Test number
    241424018103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail38,068 miles (+2,915)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,068 miles
    Test number
    190744018165
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  29. Pass35,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    35,153 miles
    Test number
    542925466270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail35,153 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,153 miles
    Test number
    464435466224
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about T516 SPA

Does T516 SPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T516 SPA is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T516 SPA?
The MOT on T516 SPA is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T516 SPA done?
T516 SPA was recorded at 54,878 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 993 miles a year.
Has T516 SPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T516 SPA has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T516 SPA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jun 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T516 SPA find?
T516 SPA passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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