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Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

T55 MGRMOT history

T55 MGR is a grey petrol MG TF first used on 29 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 85,382 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
85,382 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,143 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 MGR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
TF
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 MGR was last recorded at 85,382 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 1,006 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Mar 2011: 39,310 miles, lower than 378,502 miles on 31 Mar 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
84,376 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,006 miles
Average per year
3,143 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,382 miles
  • 2025 – 84,376 miles
  • 2024 – 84,355 miles
  • 2023 – 81,975 miles
  • 2022 – 69,029 miles
  • 2021 – 60,184 miles
  • 2020 – 52,468 miles
  • 2019 – 51,495 miles
  • 2018 – 50,270 miles
  • 2017 – 48,747 miles
  • 2016 – 47,230 miles
  • 2015 – 45,422 miles
  • 2014 – 44,324 miles
  • 2013 – 42,582 miles
  • 2012 – 41,076 miles
  • 2011 – 39,310 miles
  • 2010 – 378,502 miles
  • 2009 – 34,801 miles
  • 2008 – 30,518 miles
  • 2007 – 26,928 miles
  • 2006 – 22,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,382 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.

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front brake pipes marginal corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted marginal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,382 miles (+1,006)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    85,382 miles
    Test number
    860023858844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass84,376 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    84,376 miles
    Test number
    366744114370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,355 miles (+13)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    84,355 miles
    Test number
    263520121622
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail84,342 miles (+2,367)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,342 miles
    Test number
    164158723218
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass81,975 miles (+37)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    81,975 miles
    Test number
    552603306927
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes marginal corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted marginal (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySigns of corrosion and repair

  6. Fail81,938 miles (+80)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,938 miles
    Test number
    659175676552
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn forward rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn forward arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes marginal corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted marginal (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySigns of corrosion and repair

  7. Fail81,858 miles (+12,829)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,858 miles
    Test number
    962534807464
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass69,029 miles (+8,845)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    69,029 miles
    Test number
    158442701831
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass60,184 miles (+66)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    60,184 miles
    Test number
    564012221269
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail60,118 miles (+7,650)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,118 miles
    Test number
    609665135085
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

  11. Pass52,468 miles (+973)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    52,468 miles
    Test number
    770938863409
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass51,495 miles (+1,225)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2020
    Odometer
    51,495 miles
    Test number
    862148283972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,270 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    50,270 miles
    Test number
    685523051160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail50,270 miles (+1,523)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,270 miles
    Test number
    474617538742
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass48,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    48,747 miles
    Test number
    756728492703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail48,747 miles (+1,517)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,747 miles
    Test number
    513089443098
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not working (8.2.2)

  17. Pass47,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    47,230 miles
    Test number
    339150502620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail47,230 miles (+1,808)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,230 miles
    Test number
    196931267624
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass45,422 miles (+1,098)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    45,422 miles
    Test number
    948027325163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,324 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    44,324 miles
    Test number
    797175404134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail44,322 miles (+1,740)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,322 miles
    Test number
    289071104107
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass42,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    42,582 miles
    Test number
    497525593003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail42,582 miles (+1,506)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,582 miles
    Test number
    145393493498
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

  24. Pass41,076 miles (+1,766)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    41,076 miles
    Test number
    188950692477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,310 miles (-339,192)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    39,310 miles
    Test number
    817050791079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass378,502 miles (+340,701)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    378,502 miles
    Test number
    531650490007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail37,801 miles (+3,000)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,801 miles
    Test number
    821229280068
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass34,801 miles (+4,283)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,801 miles
    Test number
    103916589411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass30,518 miles (+3,590)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,518 miles
    Test number
    701386588095
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

  30. Pass26,928 miles (+4,174)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    26,928 miles
    Test number
    984145147072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass22,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    22,754 miles
    Test number
    972689166086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 MGR

Does T55 MGR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 MGR is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 MGR?
The MOT on T55 MGR is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 MGR done?
T55 MGR was recorded at 85,382 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 3,143 miles a year.
Has T55 MGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 MGR has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T55 MGR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Mar 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T55 MGR find?
T55 MGR passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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