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MG MGF

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T546 JCPMOT history

T546 JCP is a green petrol MG MGF first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 150,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jul 2024
Mileage
150,453 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2024
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,083 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T546 JCP
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
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T546 JCP was last recorded at 150,453 miles on 19 Jul 2024, 1,962 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,491 miles · 20 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
1,962 miles
Average per year
4,083 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 150,453 miles
  • 2023 – 148,491 miles
  • 2022 – 145,716 miles
  • 2021 – 143,914 miles
  • 2020 – 140,097 miles
  • 2019 – 135,695 miles
  • 2018 – 130,936 miles
  • 2017 – 126,396 miles
  • 2016 – 121,209 miles
  • 2015 – 118,148 miles
  • 2014 – 114,044 miles
  • 2013 – 108,271 miles
  • 2012 – 103,443 miles
  • 2011 – 101,282 miles
  • 2010 – 97,160 miles
  • 2009 – 92,590 miles
  • 2008 – 90,885 miles
  • 2007 – 79,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail150,453 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorSteering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/s front subframe (2.1.2 (e) (i))
  • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/s front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/s outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/s rear sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear subfame multiple locations (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear quadrants slightly coroded
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisorySlight play o/s steering and suspension

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Suspension very hard all round

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 2 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail150,453 miles (+1,962)7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,453 miles
    Test number
    335483055075
    • 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))
    • MajorSteering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/s front subframe (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/s front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/s outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/s rear sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear subfame multiple locations (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear quadrants slightly coroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play o/s steering and suspension

  2. Pass148,491 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    148,491 miles
    Test number
    473538616517
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail148,490 miles (+2,774)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,490 miles
    Test number
    286215295129
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass145,716 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    145,716 miles
    Test number
    219692886049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail145,710 miles (+1,796)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,710 miles
    Test number
    364940182759
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass143,914 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    143,914 miles
    Test number
    705250032529
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail143,911 miles (+3,814)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,911 miles
    Test number
    363957852499
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass140,097 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    140,097 miles
    Test number
    859592919605
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension very hard all round

  9. Fail140,097 miles (+4,402)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,097 miles
    Test number
    159381541779
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension very hard all round

  10. Pass135,695 miles (+4,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    135,695 miles
    Test number
    319443801191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass130,936 miles (+4,540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    130,936 miles
    Test number
    957340075820
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass126,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    126,396 miles
    Test number
    117624002966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail126,396 miles (+5,187)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,396 miles
    Test number
    810200754911
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  14. Pass121,209 miles (+3,061)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    121,209 miles
    Test number
    158710838164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass118,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    118,148 miles
    Test number
    456997695123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail118,148 miles (+4,104)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,148 miles
    Test number
    499249885101
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  17. Pass114,044 miles (+5,773)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    114,044 miles
    Test number
    969726594188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass108,271 miles (+232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    108,271 miles
    Test number
    278869463429
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  19. Fail108,039 miles (+4,596)7 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,039 miles
    Test number
    595731263153
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureTorque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteExhaust front pipe flexi deteriorated
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket broken

  20. Pass103,443 miles (+68)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    103,443 miles
    Test number
    167677062196
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes corrded

  21. Fail103,375 miles (+2,093)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,375 miles
    Test number
    759763662186
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes corrded
    • NoteSlight play in the steering rack

  22. Pass101,282 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    101,282 miles
    Test number
    448727961125
    • NoteCustomer got power steering working in car park.
    • NoteRear outer sills covered in silicone.

  23. Fail101,282 miles (+4,122)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,282 miles
    Test number
    855797861169
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear outer sills covered in silicone.

  24. Pass97,160 miles (+142)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    97,160 miles
    Test number
    390894470169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSlight movement in n/s o/s rear tie rod bushes

  25. Fail97,018 miles (+4,428)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,018 miles
    Test number
    410818860170
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteO/s rear handbrake lower effort
    • NoteSlight movement in n/s o/s rear tie rod bushes

  26. Pass92,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    92,590 miles
    Test number
    744030699154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail92,590 miles (+1,705)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,590 miles
    Test number
    192338589138
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

  28. Pass90,885 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    90,885 miles
    Test number
    882940428164
    • NoteEhaust bracket missing from large rear silencer

  29. Fail90,880 miles (+11,052)8 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,880 miles
    Test number
    734599618103
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteEhaust bracket missing from large rear silencer

  30. Pass79,828 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    79,828 miles
    Test number
    550972397085
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteClutch slave cylinder is leaking
    • NoteRadiator core is in poor condition

Questions about T546 JCP

Does T546 JCP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T546 JCP expired on 19 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T546 JCP?
The MOT on T546 JCP expired on 19 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T546 JCP done?
T546 JCP was recorded at 150,453 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2024, an average of 4,083 miles a year.
Has T546 JCP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T546 JCP has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T546 JCP 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 T546 JCP find?
T546 JCP failed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2024 with 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits; steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s front subframe, and 10 more.

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