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MG MGF

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T647 NLCMOT history

T647 NLC is a blue petrol MG MGF first used on 14 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Aug 2024 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 115,290 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Aug 2024
Mileage
115,290 mi
At MOT on 31 Aug 2023
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T647 NLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T647 NLC was last recorded at 115,290 miles on 31 Aug 2023, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Oct 2013: 102,850 miles, lower than 102,894 miles on 3 Oct 2013.

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
115,252 miles · 21 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
3,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 115,290 miles
  • 2022 – 114,400 miles
  • 2020 – 114,217 miles
  • 2017 – 113,699 miles
  • 2014 – 113,582 miles
  • 2013 – 102,850 miles
  • 2012 – 91,985 miles
  • 2011 – 81,902 miles
  • 2010 – 77,113 miles
  • 2009 – 73,034 miles
  • 2008 – 69,888 miles
  • 2007 – 63,566 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,290 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.

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,290 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    115,290 miles
    Test number
    737799293765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail115,252 miles (+852)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,252 miles
    Test number
    718505437338
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass114,400 miles (+9)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    114,400 miles
    Test number
    636491733765
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail114,391 miles (+174)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,391 miles
    Test number
    270522890160
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail114,217 miles (+518)7 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,217 miles
    Test number
    227725423639
    • MajorCentral Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass113,699 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    113,699 miles
    Test number
    646447827644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail113,582 miles (+10,732)12 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,582 miles
    Test number
    998420104362
    • 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  8. Pass102,850 miles (-44)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    102,850 miles
    Test number
    935670483254
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Fail102,894 miles (+10,909)12 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,894 miles
    Test number
    358196273206
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass91,985 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    91,985 miles
    Test number
    168959592211
    • 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)

  11. Fail91,983 miles (+10,081)2 dangerous5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,983 miles
    Test number
    535778892280
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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 Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass81,902 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    81,902 miles
    Test number
    287219521265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail81,901 miles (+4,788)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,901 miles
    Test number
    248538421234
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass77,113 miles (+4,079)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    77,113 miles
    Test number
    274960050270
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront /rear lower shock absorber rubbers perishing play close to legal border limit advise change
    • NoteFront /rear subframes slightly corroded
    • NoteHeadlamps slightly low in light output
    • NoteSlight play in nearide steering arm/offside steering arm/offside track rod end

  15. Pass73,034 miles (+3,146)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    73,034 miles
    Test number
    544436969266
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside rear quarter glass missing

  16. Pass69,888 miles (+6,322)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    69,888 miles
    Test number
    654453928075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteDiscs corroded
    • NoteParking brake high
    • NoteRear window broken

  17. Pass63,566 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    63,566 miles
    Test number
    304375327048
    • NoteN/s/r wheel bearing play

Questions about T647 NLC

Does T647 NLC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T647 NLC expired on 30 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T647 NLC?
The MOT on T647 NLC expired on 30 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T647 NLC done?
T647 NLC was recorded at 115,290 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2023, an average of 3,116 miles a year.
Has T647 NLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T647 NLC has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T647 NLC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Oct 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T647 NLC find?
T647 NLC passed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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