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MG MGF

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T530 NCHMOT history

T530 NCH is a black petrol MG MGF first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 91,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2026
Mileage
91,265 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,325 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T530 NCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T530 NCH was last recorded at 91,265 miles on 28 Mar 2025, 61 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,204 miles · 12 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
61 miles
Average per year
2,325 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,265 miles
  • 2021 – 91,204 miles
  • 2020 – 91,160 miles
  • 2019 – 91,116 miles
  • 2018 – 91,030 miles
  • 2017 – 90,978 miles
  • 2016 – 90,720 miles
  • 2015 – 90,490 miles
  • 2014 – 90,369 miles
  • 2013 – 90,130 miles
  • 2012 – 89,161 miles
  • 2011 – 88,116 miles
  • 2010 – 79,521 miles
  • 2008 – 61,816 miles
  • 2007 – 56,873 miles
  • 2006 – 50,394 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,265 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront steering and suspension components corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear control arm slight play
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components undersealed

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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,265 miles (+61)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    91,265 miles
    Test number
    390207401756
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront steering and suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear control arm slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components undersealed

  2. Pass91,204 miles (+44)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    91,204 miles
    Test number
    987330903389
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass91,160 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    91,160 miles
    Test number
    182879282647
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail91,160 miles (+44)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,160 miles
    Test number
    189357039607
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass91,116 miles (+86)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    91,116 miles
    Test number
    931597413738
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass91,030 miles (+52)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    91,030 miles
    Test number
    658494601331
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  7. Pass90,978 miles (+258)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    90,978 miles
    Test number
    495921145710
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySurface rust on underside

  8. Pass90,720 miles (+230)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    90,720 miles
    Test number
    476490588205
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisorySurface on underside
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Pass90,490 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    90,490 miles
    Test number
    275343445027
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail90,490 miles (+121)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,490 miles
    Test number
    957578735031
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass90,369 miles (+8)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    90,369 miles
    Test number
    699887254066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • NoteAll four brake discs are starting to corrode on inner faces
    • NoteOffside rear outer sill is starting to corrode

  12. Fail90,361 miles (+231)5 failures7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,361 miles
    Test number
    459230354034
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • 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)
    • FailureSide repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • NoteAll four brake discs are starting to corrode on inner faces
    • NoteCoolant pipes from front to rear are badly corroded
    • NoteOffside rear outer sill is starting to corrode

  13. Pass90,130 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    90,130 miles
    Test number
    187402053433
    • NoteCoolant pipes running down centre of car are corroded.
    • NoteRear brake discs are corroding on inner faces.

  14. Fail90,130 miles (+969)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,130 miles
    Test number
    835179743027
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass89,161 miles8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    89,161 miles
    Test number
    235288042082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront and rear subframes started to corrode
    • NoteFront to rear metal coolant pipes corroded
    • NoteRear discs corroded on inner face

  16. Fail89,161 miles (+1,045)3 repaired8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,161 miles
    Test number
    685618042011
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront and rear subframes started to corrode
    • NoteFront to rear metal coolant pipes corroded
    • NoteRear discs corroded on inner face

  17. Pass88,116 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    88,116 miles
    Test number
    879910651042
    • NoteRear braking effort
    • NoteSlight play n/s/r wheel
    • NoteUnable to open fuel cap

  18. Fail88,116 miles (+8,595)1 dangerous3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,116 miles
    Test number
    186709441019
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear braking effort
    • NoteSlight play n/s/r wheel
    • NoteUnable to open fuel cap

  19. Pass79,521 miles (+854)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    79,521 miles
    Test number
    582671310148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail78,667 miles (+16,851)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,667 miles
    Test number
    733958280005
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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 Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass61,816 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    61,816 miles
    Test number
    163530418399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail61,811 miles (+4,938)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,811 miles
    Test number
    271764108332
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass56,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    56,873 miles
    Test number
    161025177293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail56,873 miles (+6,479)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,873 miles
    Test number
    130257267263
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass50,394 miles (+3,154)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    50,394 miles
    Test number
    594300306376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass47,240 miles (+35)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    47,240 miles
    Test number
    400482916156
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteFront wipers not very good

  27. Fail47,205 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,205 miles
    Test number
    202675106489
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T530 NCH

Does T530 NCH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T530 NCH expired on 27 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T530 NCH?
The MOT on T530 NCH expired on 27 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T530 NCH done?
T530 NCH was recorded at 91,265 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2025, an average of 2,325 miles a year.
Has T530 NCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T530 NCH has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on T530 NCH 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 T530 NCH find?
T530 NCH passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front steering and suspension components corroded; nearside rear control arm slight play, and 2 more.

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