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MG MGF

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T542 RPDMOT history

T542 RPD is a green petrol MG MGF first used on 23 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 68,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
68,136 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,349 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T542 RPD
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 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T542 RPD was last recorded at 68,136 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
68,122 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
1,349 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,136 miles
  • 2025 – 68,122 miles
  • 2020 – 68,088 miles
  • 2019 – 68,057 miles
  • 2018 – 68,005 miles
  • 2017 – 67,998 miles
  • 2016 – 67,888 miles
  • 2015 – 67,163 miles
  • 2014 – 63,397 miles
  • 2013 – 65,953 miles
  • 2012 – 65,524 miles
  • 2011 – 64,776 miles
  • 2010 – 64,231 miles
  • 2009 – 61,323 miles
  • 2008 – 58,803 miles
  • 2007 – 51,046 miles
  • 2006 – 45,388 miles
  • 2005 – 39,305 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,136 miles

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Inner Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Mar 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,136 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    68,136 miles
    Test number
    214583336964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass68,122 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    68,122 miles
    Test number
    601444454804
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion inner and outer seals
  3. Pass68,088 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    68,088 miles
    Test number
    115032856696
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner & outer sills starting to corrode
  4. Pass68,057 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    68,057 miles
    Test number
    731571894560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,005 miles (+7)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    68,005 miles
    Test number
    508231029242
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryGeneral heavy surface corrosion of underside particularly rear subframe
    • AdvisoryWashers limited output
  6. Pass67,998 miles (+110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    67,998 miles
    Test number
    125325558866
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle low
  7. Pass67,888 miles (+725)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    67,888 miles
    Test number
    622415085481
    • AdvisoryAll Brake Discs Lightly Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe General Corrosion
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi Deteriorated
  8. Pass67,163 miles (+3,766)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    67,163 miles
    Test number
    915492325178
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEXHAUST SYSTEM DETERIATED
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  9. Pass63,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    63,397 miles
    Test number
    225698814490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail66,397 miles (+444)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,397 miles
    Test number
    437508014114
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  11. Pass65,953 miles (+30)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    65,953 miles
    Test number
    546502043144
    • NoteRear exhaust rubber poor
  12. Fail65,923 miles (+399)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,923 miles
    Test number
    696510443174
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteRear exhaust rubber poor
  13. Pass65,524 miles (+748)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    65,524 miles
    Test number
    699350442103
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteBoth fnt.wheel bearings slightly noisey
    • NoteRr.silencer slight corrosion
  14. Pass64,776 miles (+20)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    64,776 miles
    Test number
    718020141187
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteBoth fnt wheel bearings slightly noisey.
  15. Fail64,756 miles (+525)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,756 miles
    Test number
    208591631447
    • FailureNearside Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteBoth fnt wheel bearings slightly noisey.
  16. Pass64,231 miles (+2,908)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    64,231 miles
    Test number
    380016420105
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth fnt.wheel bearings slightly noisey.
  17. Pass61,323 miles (+2,520)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    61,323 miles
    Test number
    550697909192
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth fnt.tyres wearing on inner edges.
    • NoteBoth fnt.wheel bearings slightly noisey.
    • NoteN.s.r.exh.mnt.worn.
  18. Pass58,803 miles (+7,757)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    58,803 miles
    Test number
    113412728119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,046 miles (+5,658)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    51,046 miles
    Test number
    134110117146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass45,388 miles (+6,083)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    45,388 miles
    Test number
    831302226186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2006
    Odometer
    39,305 miles
    Test number
    191935195276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T542 RPD

Does T542 RPD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T542 RPD is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T542 RPD?
The MOT on T542 RPD is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T542 RPD done?
T542 RPD was recorded at 68,136 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 1,349 miles a year.
Has T542 RPD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T542 RPD has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2014.
Has the mileage on T542 RPD 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 T542 RPD find?
T542 RPD passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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