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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T550 UBAMOT history

T550 UBA is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 29 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 76,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2026
Mileage
76,505 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2025
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
1,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T550 UBA
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
29 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T550 UBA was last recorded at 76,505 miles on 8 Sept 2025, 3,577 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,928 miles · 4 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,577 miles
Average per year
1,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,505 miles
  • 2024 – 72,928 miles
  • 2023 – 70,784 miles
  • 2021 – 69,406 miles
  • 2020 – 66,157 miles
  • 2019 – 65,666 miles
  • 2017 – 64,905 miles
  • 2016 – 64,107 miles
  • 2015 – 62,965 miles
  • 2014 – 61,800 miles
  • 2013 – 61,399 miles
  • 2012 – 60,839 miles
  • 2011 – 59,277 miles
  • 2010 – 53,326 miles
  • 2009 – 50,922 miles
  • 2008 – 46,936 miles
  • 2007 – 43,790 miles
  • 2006 – 40,377 miles
  • 2005 – 37,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,505 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

    Major4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted inside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

32 tests since 9 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,505 miles (+3,577)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    76,505 miles
    Test number
    364171144041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass72,928 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    72,928 miles
    Test number
    154594498481
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs pitted inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox corroded in places

  3. Fail72,924 miles (+4)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,924 miles
    Test number
    102193297370
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded in parts

  4. Fail72,920 miles (+127)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,920 miles
    Test number
    171222665136
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holes in arm via corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded in parts

  5. Fail72,793 miles (+52)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,793 miles
    Test number
    332347228651
    • 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight aim poor

  6. Fail72,741 miles (+57)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,741 miles
    Test number
    740220789544
    • 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight aim poor

  7. Fail72,684 miles (+1,900)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,684 miles
    Test number
    884133765708
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak down engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass70,784 miles (+1,378)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    70,784 miles
    Test number
    519870967750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,406 miles (+12)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    69,406 miles
    Test number
    588522558552
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail69,394 miles (+3,237)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,394 miles
    Test number
    943054417546
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass66,157 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    66,157 miles
    Test number
    276061922979
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail66,126 miles (+460)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,126 miles
    Test number
    990976697547
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass65,666 miles (+761)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    65,666 miles
    Test number
    455827385593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,905 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    64,905 miles
    Test number
    565014482430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,803 miles (+696)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,803 miles
    Test number
    181420050665
    • 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)
    • FailureFluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass64,107 miles (+1,142)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    64,107 miles
    Test number
    310293554187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,965 miles (+1,165)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    62,965 miles
    Test number
    505078835164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,800 miles (+401)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    61,800 miles
    Test number
    848892134182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    61,399 miles
    Test number
    968891153189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail61,399 miles (+560)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,399 miles
    Test number
    206191153110
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass60,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    60,839 miles
    Test number
    117934602104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,839 miles (+1,562)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,839 miles
    Test number
    288294602199
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass59,277 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    59,277 miles
    Test number
    617152301134
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  24. Fail59,277 miles (+5,951)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,277 miles
    Test number
    116191701182
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  25. Pass53,326 miles (+2,404)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    53,326 miles
    Test number
    582774870086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail50,922 miles1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,922 miles
    Test number
    144668949157
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  27. Pass50,922 miles (+116)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    50,922 miles
    Test number
    773358249196
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  28. Fail50,806 miles (+3,870)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,806 miles
    Test number
    500124539186
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack (offside front)

  29. Pass46,936 miles (+3,146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    46,936 miles
    Test number
    401668258127
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass43,790 miles (+3,413)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    43,790 miles
    Test number
    292657957138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass40,377 miles (+3,372)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    40,377 miles
    Test number
    163479356189
    • NoteSteering very positive and pulls to left slightly.
    • NoteVery slight movement in both rear lower arm rear bushes..

  32. Pass37,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    37,005 miles
    Test number
    514010265167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T550 UBA

Does T550 UBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T550 UBA expired on 3 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T550 UBA?
The MOT on T550 UBA expired on 3 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T550 UBA done?
T550 UBA was recorded at 76,505 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2025, an average of 1,951 miles a year.
Has T550 UBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T550 UBA has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T550 UBA 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 T550 UBA find?
T550 UBA passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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