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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T521 KGFMOT history

T521 KGF is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 5 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 71,291 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
71,291 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,013 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T521 KGF
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
5 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T521 KGF was last recorded at 71,291 miles on 14 May 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,282 miles · 23 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
2,013 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,291 miles
  • 2024 – 71,279 miles
  • 2023 – 70,515 miles
  • 2021 – 69,023 miles
  • 2019 – 68,347 miles
  • 2018 – 67,871 miles
  • 2017 – 66,359 miles
  • 2016 – 64,048 miles
  • 2015 – 63,108 miles
  • 2014 – 61,605 miles
  • 2013 – 61,602 miles
  • 2012 – 61,034 miles
  • 2011 – 56,826 miles
  • 2010 – 50,837 miles
  • 2009 – 44,352 miles
  • 2008 – 38,099 miles
  • 2007 – 33,876 miles
  • 2006 – 31,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,291 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryClutch metal pipe corroded at rear

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)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Front and rear subframe corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

28 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,291 miles (+9)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    71,291 miles
    Test number
    613306022573
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch metal pipe corroded at rear

  2. Fail71,282 miles (+3)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,282 miles
    Test number
    108118725939
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass71,279 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    71,279 miles
    Test number
    615851125376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail71,277 miles (+762)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,277 miles
    Test number
    179265106645
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen washers poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass70,515 miles (+1,492)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    70,515 miles
    Test number
    220817050089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,023 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    69,023 miles
    Test number
    790327807599
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail69,001 miles (+14)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,001 miles
    Test number
    278124073613
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail68,987 miles (+640)1 dangerous7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,987 miles
    Test number
    319687881535
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Too high (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side low performance to n/s handbrake (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side low performance to o/s handbrake (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip to screen
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframe corroding
    • AdvisoryN/s/r handbrake mechanism inop
    • AdvisoryN/s/r upper outer ball joint slight play
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear inner and outer sills corroding
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn and corroding

  9. Pass68,347 miles (+476)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,347 miles
    Test number
    868008446822
    • AdvisoryChip to screen and scratches
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframe corroding
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s floors corroding
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroding
    • AdvisoryO/s reverse lamp inop

  10. Pass67,871 miles (+1,512)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    67,871 miles
    Test number
    305042041515
    • AdvisoryChips to screen
    • AdvisoryFront & rear subframes corroding
    • AdvisorySlight play to o/s/r & n/s/r suspension joints

  11. Pass66,359 miles (+2,311)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    66,359 miles
    Test number
    410610638025
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside outer sills corroding
    • AdvisorySlight play to nearside track rod end

  12. Pass64,048 miles (+940)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    64,048 miles
    Test number
    959321933758
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear sub frames corroding
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroding on inner face

  13. Pass63,108 miles7 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    63,108 miles
    Test number
    125874855160
    • NoteAll brake discs corroded
    • NoteBoth front brake flexi hoses metal pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteGeneral corrosion to front and rear subframes
    • NoteNs exhaust trim missing
    • NoteOsf wing corroded
    • NoteSome corrosion to all brake pipes

  14. Fail63,108 miles (+1,503)8 failures8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,108 miles
    Test number
    239662655462
    • FailureElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteAll brake discs corroded
    • NoteBoth front brake flexi hoses metal pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteGeneral corrosion to front and rear subframes
    • NoteNs exhaust trim missing
    • NoteOsf wing corroded
    • NoteSlight cracking and damage to nsf tyre sidewall
    • NoteSome corrosion to all brake pipes

  15. Pass61,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    61,605 miles
    Test number
    818914654134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail61,605 miles (+3)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,605 miles
    Test number
    518243654132
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass61,602 miles (+568)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    61,602 miles
    Test number
    188365673067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,034 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    61,034 miles
    Test number
    205805812454
    • 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)

  19. Fail61,034 miles (+4,208)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,034 miles
    Test number
    707405612116
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • 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)

  20. Pass56,826 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    56,826 miles
    Test number
    797313221140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail56,700 miles (+5,863)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,700 miles
    Test number
    355469701129
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass50,837 miles (+6,485)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    50,837 miles
    Test number
    270053930490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,352 miles (+60)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    44,352 miles
    Test number
    670538839180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Fail44,292 miles (+6,193)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,292 miles
    Test number
    552614039119
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass38,099 miles (+4,223)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    38,099 miles
    Test number
    403687638139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    33,876 miles
    Test number
    544279847107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail33,876 miles (+2,769)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,876 miles
    Test number
    390574247179
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  28. Pass31,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2007
    Odometer
    31,107 miles
    Test number
    380116046151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T521 KGF

Does T521 KGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T521 KGF is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T521 KGF?
The MOT on T521 KGF is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T521 KGF done?
T521 KGF was recorded at 71,291 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 2,013 miles a year.
Has T521 KGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T521 KGF has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T521 KGF 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 T521 KGF find?
T521 KGF passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chipped; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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