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MG MGF

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T579 LELMOT history

T579 LEL is a green petrol MG MGF first used on 2 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 May 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 54,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 May 2024
Mileage
54,093 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,768 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T579 LEL
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 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 May 2024
Latest MOT test
4 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T579 LEL was last recorded at 54,093 miles on 4 May 2023, 969 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,124 miles · 8 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
969 miles
Average per year
1,768 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 54,093 miles
  • 2022 – 53,124 miles
  • 2020 – 52,881 miles
  • 2019 – 52,451 miles
  • 2018 – 51,657 miles
  • 2017 – 50,402 miles
  • 2016 – 45,859 miles
  • 2015 – 45,665 miles
  • 2014 – 43,464 miles
  • 2013 – 40,235 miles
  • 2012 – 38,173 miles
  • 2011 – 36,309 miles
  • 2010 – 34,638 miles
  • 2009 – 32,340 miles
  • 2008 – 30,855 miles
  • 2007 – 28,381 miles
  • 2006 – 25,661 miles
  • 2005 – 22,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,093 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,093 miles (+969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    54,093 miles
    Test number
    456098319593
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass53,124 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    53,124 miles
    Test number
    295603428625
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail53,124 miles (+243)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,124 miles
    Test number
    502735595124
    • 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))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass52,881 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    52,881 miles
    Test number
    303622457435
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail52,881 miles (+430)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,881 miles
    Test number
    470246784358
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass52,451 miles (+794)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    52,451 miles
    Test number
    816526391241
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight slightly dim on dip beam

  7. Pass51,657 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    51,657 miles
    Test number
    563123053761
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail51,657 miles (+1,255)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,657 miles
    Test number
    490798697533
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass50,402 miles (+4,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    50,402 miles
    Test number
    173095052790
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass45,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    45,859 miles
    Test number
    607924677158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail45,859 miles (+194)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,859 miles
    Test number
    212656179090
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
    • 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)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass45,665 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    45,665 miles
    Test number
    929956875127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking and worn on inside edges

  13. Fail45,663 miles (+2,199)7 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,663 miles
    Test number
    268156575180
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking and worn on inside edges

  14. Pass43,464 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    43,464 miles
    Test number
    688977074123
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • NoteWheel arch liners fitted

  15. Fail43,453 miles (+3,218)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,453 miles
    Test number
    989537974128
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass40,235 miles (+2,062)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    40,235 miles
    Test number
    209944763497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,173 miles (+1,864)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    38,173 miles
    Test number
    299376062493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,309 miles (+1,671)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    36,309 miles
    Test number
    205032371139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,638 miles (+2,298)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    34,638 miles
    Test number
    120904970143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,340 miles (+1,485)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    32,340 miles
    Test number
    362757369110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,855 miles (+2,474)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    30,855 miles
    Test number
    660550678153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,381 miles (+2,720)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    28,381 miles
    Test number
    163090887167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,661 miles (+3,118)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    25,661 miles
    Test number
    122768776161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,543 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    22,543 miles
    Test number
    700019775174
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/r hub upper ball joint

Questions about T579 LEL

Does T579 LEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T579 LEL expired on 3 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T579 LEL?
The MOT on T579 LEL expired on 3 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T579 LEL done?
T579 LEL was recorded at 54,093 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2023, an average of 1,768 miles a year.
Has T579 LEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T579 LEL has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T579 LEL 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 T579 LEL find?
T579 LEL passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2023 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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