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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T543 TCDMOT history

T543 TCD is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 22 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 48,717 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
48,717 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T543 TCD
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
22 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T543 TCD was last recorded at 48,717 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,924 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
793 miles
Average per year
1,507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,717 miles
  • 2025 – 47,924 miles
  • 2024 – 47,065 miles
  • 2023 – 46,076 miles
  • 2022 – 45,137 miles
  • 2021 – 43,924 miles
  • 2020 – 43,273 miles
  • 2019 – 41,592 miles
  • 2018 – 40,316 miles
  • 2017 – 38,581 miles
  • 2016 – 36,011 miles
  • 2015 – 33,112 miles
  • 2014 – 30,698 miles
  • 2013 – 29,121 miles
  • 2012 – 27,527 miles
  • 2011 – 26,255 miles
  • 2010 – 24,390 miles
  • 2009 – 23,029 miles
  • 2008 – 21,915 miles
  • 2007 – 19,504 miles
  • 2006 – 19,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,717 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.

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Rear inds pale colour

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear no plate cracked & discolour

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,717 miles (+793)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    48,717 miles
    Test number
    434127027529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass47,924 miles (+859)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    47,924 miles
    Test number
    787079292065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass47,065 miles (+989)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    47,065 miles
    Test number
    820952302504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass46,076 miles (+939)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    46,076 miles
    Test number
    529350264019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass45,137 miles (+1,213)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    45,137 miles
    Test number
    392496526387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass43,924 miles (+651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    43,924 miles
    Test number
    769023386369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle very low suspension requires pumping up

  7. Pass43,273 miles (+1,681)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    43,273 miles
    Test number
    601287839598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,592 miles (+1,276)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    41,592 miles
    Test number
    891442355140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,316 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    40,316 miles
    Test number
    658371358433
    • AdvisoryRear inds pale colour
    • AdvisoryRear no plate cracked & discolour

  10. Fail40,314 miles (+1,733)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,314 miles
    Test number
    660618125254
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear inds pale colour
    • AdvisoryRear no plate cracked & discolour

  11. Pass38,581 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    38,581 miles
    Test number
    518770532035
    • AdvisoryFrt & rear flexi brake hose ferules corroding
    • AdvisoryHand brake only just met requirements

  12. Fail38,449 miles (+2,438)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,449 miles
    Test number
    161912528502
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFrt & rear flexi brake hose ferules corroding
    • AdvisoryHand brake only just met requirements

  13. Pass36,011 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    36,011 miles
    Test number
    811596008550
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear disc corroding
    • AdvisoryRear tyres inner sidewalls splitting

  14. Fail36,010 miles (+2,898)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,010 miles
    Test number
    203059802731
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear disc corroding
    • AdvisoryRear tyres inner sidewalls splitting

  15. Pass33,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    33,112 miles
    Test number
    748479595062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail33,112 miles (+2,414)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,112 miles
    Test number
    438229095019
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  17. Pass30,698 miles (+1,577)1 dangerous3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    30,698 miles
    Test number
    575666174038
    • DangerousO/s/r tyre has cuts on inner sidewall
    • NoteFree play in both rear torsion bar bushes
    • NoteGeneral corrosion underside of vehicle
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Pass29,121 miles (+1,594)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    29,121 miles
    Test number
    515804293007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,527 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    27,527 miles
    Test number
    239583902407
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  20. Fail27,522 miles (+1,267)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,522 miles
    Test number
    356696492004
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  21. Pass26,255 miles (+1,865)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    26,255 miles
    Test number
    709538691097
    • NoteSUSPENSION VERY LOW.REQUIRES PUMP UP

  22. Pass24,390 miles (+1,361)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    24,390 miles
    Test number
    861126590064
    • NoteGeneral all round corrosion,o/s/f tyre worn inner edge perishing and inner wall cut

  23. Pass23,029 miles (+5)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    23,029 miles
    Test number
    913445909187
    • NoteBOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON THE INNER FACES
    • NoteFERRULES ON FRONT BRAKE FLEX HOSES CORRODING

  24. Fail23,024 miles (+1,109)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,024 miles
    Test number
    311246099074
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON THE INNER FACES
    • NoteFERRULES ON FRONT BRAKE FLEX HOSES CORRODING

  25. Pass21,915 miles (+2,411)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    21,915 miles
    Test number
    734726668098
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED,PADS ON INNER FACES NOT OPERATING OVER THE COMPLETE BRAKING SURFACE
    • NoteNAIL IN THE N/S/R TYRE TREAD
    • NotePARKING BRAKE EFFORT LOW ON 16% LIMIT

  26. Pass19,504 miles (+264)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    19,504 miles
    Test number
    741725477082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,240 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    19,240 miles
    Test number
    692982046286
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T543 TCD

Does T543 TCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T543 TCD is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T543 TCD?
The MOT on T543 TCD is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T543 TCD done?
T543 TCD was recorded at 48,717 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 1,507 miles a year.
Has T543 TCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T543 TCD has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on T543 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 T543 TCD find?
T543 TCD passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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