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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T574 STAMOT history

T574 STA is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 24 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 89,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
89,985 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,303 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T574 STA
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
24 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T574 STA was last recorded at 89,985 miles on 21 May 2026, 81 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,904 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
81 miles
Average per year
1,303 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,985 miles
  • 2025 – 89,904 miles
  • 2024 – 89,851 miles
  • 2023 – 89,742 miles
  • 2022 – 89,493 miles
  • 2021 – 89,241 miles
  • 2019 – 89,059 miles
  • 2017 – 88,879 miles
  • 2016 – 88,684 miles
  • 2015 – 88,504 miles
  • 2014 – 88,119 miles
  • 2013 – 87,639 miles
  • 2011 – 86,980 miles
  • 2009 – 85,210 miles
  • 2008 – 82,093 miles
  • 2007 – 71,660 miles
  • 2006 – 63,812 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,985 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,985 miles (+81)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    89,985 miles
    Test number
    949059988845
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass89,904 miles (+53)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    89,904 miles
    Test number
    766448192124
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass89,851 miles (+109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    89,851 miles
    Test number
    404203203466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass89,742 miles (+249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    89,742 miles
    Test number
    686199050923
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass89,493 miles (+252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    89,493 miles
    Test number
    856150448483
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass89,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    89,241 miles
    Test number
    685399469638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail89,240 miles (+181)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,240 miles
    Test number
    604162326152
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass89,059 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    89,059 miles
    Test number
    637251663539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,879 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    88,879 miles
    Test number
    223232785819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail88,877 miles (+193)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,877 miles
    Test number
    323662720535
    • 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)

  11. Pass88,684 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    88,684 miles
    Test number
    288304253599
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  12. Fail88,684 miles (+180)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,684 miles
    Test number
    392873191575
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  13. Pass88,504 miles (+2)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    88,504 miles
    Test number
    155042615247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail88,502 miles (+383)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,502 miles
    Test number
    466400995144
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass88,119 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    88,119 miles
    Test number
    298529564132
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNear side rear out cv boot split and leaking

  16. Fail88,118 miles (+479)7 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,118 miles
    Test number
    278827354439
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNear side rear out cv boot split and leaking

  17. Pass87,639 miles (+6)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    87,639 miles
    Test number
    278820253421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail87,633 miles (+653)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,633 miles
    Test number
    919043443171
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass86,980 miles (+12)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    86,980 miles
    Test number
    429731111155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail86,968 miles (+116)10 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,968 miles
    Test number
    957779401142
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs pitted

  21. Fail86,852 miles (+1,642)7 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,852 miles
    Test number
    657334291039
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges (advise tracking)
    • NoteHand brake warning lamp switch faulty
    • NoteNearside rear subframe corroded
    • NoteOffside rear door sill corroded
    • NoteStrong advisory that the nearside rear brake pipe is corroded (advise replacement)

  22. Pass85,210 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    85,210 miles
    Test number
    550038749340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail85,187 miles (+3,094)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,187 miles
    Test number
    142004549360
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass82,093 miles (+10,433)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    82,093 miles
    Test number
    462086348342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass71,660 miles (+7,848)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    71,660 miles
    Test number
    162215617140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass63,812 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    63,812 miles
    Test number
    274271816136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about T574 STA

Does T574 STA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T574 STA is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T574 STA?
The MOT on T574 STA is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T574 STA done?
T574 STA was recorded at 89,985 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 1,303 miles a year.
Has T574 STA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T574 STA has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T574 STA 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 T574 STA find?
T574 STA passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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