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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T522 KBUMOT history

T522 KBU is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 10 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026 and it has passed 9 of 18 MOT tests, with 95,445 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2026
Mileage
95,445 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2025
MOT tests
18
9 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,481 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T522 KBU
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
10 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T522 KBU was last recorded at 95,445 miles on 19 Sept 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jan 2008: 7 miles, lower than 69,479 miles on 15 Jan 2007.

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
95,443 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,481 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,445 miles
  • 2013 – 91,356 miles
  • 2012 – 91,347 miles
  • 2011 – 85,698 miles
  • 2010 – 83,986 miles
  • 2009 – 80,449 miles
  • 2008 – 75,370 miles
  • 2007 – 69,479 miles
  • 2006 – 66,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,445 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Failure5 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,445 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    95,445 miles
    Test number
    100466226504
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail95,443 miles (+5)1 dangerous11 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,443 miles
    Test number
    105097001098
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture leaking (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced both headlamps (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to offside at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear service brakes (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fron to rear and pipe to nearside at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort inefficienr both sides

  3. Fail95,438 miles (+4,082)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,438 miles
    Test number
    534923074339
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass91,356 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    91,356 miles
    Test number
    225052683166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  5. Fail91,355 miles (+8)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,355 miles
    Test number
    545359473106
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  6. Fail91,347 miles (+5,649)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,347 miles
    Test number
    426512942450
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  7. Pass85,698 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    85,698 miles
    Test number
    439205411256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail85,693 miles (+1,707)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,693 miles
    Test number
    586615711244
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  9. Pass83,986 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    83,986 miles
    Test number
    123921110284
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCorrosion to both rear brake discs

  10. Fail83,986 miles (+3,537)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,986 miles
    Test number
    961220410207
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCorrosion to both rear brake discs

  11. Pass80,449 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    80,449 miles
    Test number
    534257419282
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail80,449 miles (+5,079)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,449 miles
    Test number
    394827619241
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass75,370 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    75,370 miles
    Test number
    883886328208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail75,281 miles (+1,160)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,281 miles
    Test number
    822288818214
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  15. Pass74,121 miles (+74,114)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    74,121 miles
    Test number
    201477718001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail7 miles (-69,472)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7 miles
    Test number
    182876518057
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass69,479 miles (+3,146)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    69,479 miles
    Test number
    484405217003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    66,333 miles
    Test number
    103224226453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T522 KBU

Does T522 KBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T522 KBU expired on 18 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T522 KBU?
The MOT on T522 KBU expired on 18 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T522 KBU done?
T522 KBU was recorded at 95,445 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2025, an average of 1,481 miles a year.
Has T522 KBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T522 KBU has failed 9 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T522 KBU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jan 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T522 KBU find?
T522 KBU passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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