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MG MGF

White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T540 TCDMOT history

T540 TCD is a white petrol MG MGF first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2024 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 101,832 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jul 2024
Mileage
101,832 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2023
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,572 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T540 TCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T540 TCD was last recorded at 101,832 miles on 14 Jul 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,832 miles · 12 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,572 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 101,832 miles
  • 2021 – 101,275 miles
  • 2020 – 99,797 miles
  • 2019 – 95,571 miles
  • 2018 – 89,809 miles
  • 2017 – 87,997 miles
  • 2015 – 87,553 miles
  • 2014 – 87,472 miles
  • 2013 – 80,605 miles
  • 2012 – 63,240 miles
  • 2011 – 48,194 miles
  • 2009 – 46,951 miles
  • 2008 – 45,695 miles
  • 2006 – 42,093 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,832 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,832 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    101,832 miles
    Test number
    935962940546
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail101,832 miles (+557)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,832 miles
    Test number
    517631672530
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass101,275 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    101,275 miles
    Test number
    343548081709
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail101,272 miles (+1,475)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,272 miles
    Test number
    346106161808
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass99,797 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    99,797 miles
    Test number
    842562038695
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Fail99,797 miles (+4,226)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,797 miles
    Test number
    788662294044
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass95,571 miles (+5,762)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,571 miles
    Test number
    383374236201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,809 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    89,809 miles
    Test number
    192646110314
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail89,796 miles (+1,799)1 dangerous2 failures1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,796 miles
    Test number
    307359611391
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint all top swivels slight play (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp only just got a beam pattern
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak to engine
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass87,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    87,997 miles
    Test number
    525501806134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail87,995 miles (+442)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,995 miles
    Test number
    322155710934
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Fail87,553 miles1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,553 miles
    Test number
    356217115247
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass87,553 miles (+81)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    87,553 miles
    Test number
    815987715270
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass87,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    87,472 miles
    Test number
    168126374118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,472 miles (+6,867)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,472 miles
    Test number
    807905774128
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass80,605 miles (+271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    80,605 miles
    Test number
    815418533398
    • 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. Fail80,334 miles (+17,094)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,334 miles
    Test number
    168532133338
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.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)
    • NoteCat brick luce

  18. Pass63,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    63,240 miles
    Test number
    928049732370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail63,240 miles (+15,046)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,240 miles
    Test number
    136939732304
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  20. Pass48,194 miles (+1,243)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    48,194 miles
    Test number
    599272441339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,951 miles (+1,256)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    46,951 miles
    Test number
    643339059039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBrake discs have surface light rust

  22. Pass45,695 miles (+3,602)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    45,695 miles
    Test number
    191691568420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    42,093 miles
    Test number
    372988996403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail42,093 miles3 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,093 miles
    Test number
    762776796256
    • DangerousNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T540 TCD

Does T540 TCD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T540 TCD expired on 13 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T540 TCD?
The MOT on T540 TCD expired on 13 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T540 TCD done?
T540 TCD was recorded at 101,832 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2023, an average of 3,572 miles a year.
Has T540 TCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T540 TCD has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T540 TCD 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 T540 TCD find?
T540 TCD passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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