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MG MGF

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T735 DLOMOT history

T735 DLO is a green petrol MG MGF first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 106,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
106,035 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,465 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T735 DLO
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
29 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T735 DLO was last recorded at 106,035 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 7,441 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 May 2019: 69,613 miles, lower than 70,786 miles on 25 May 2018.
  • 25 May 2019: 60,616 miles, lower than 69,613 miles on 24 May 2019.

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
98,594 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,441 miles
Average per year
2,465 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,035 miles
  • 2025 – 98,594 miles
  • 2024 – 91,170 miles
  • 2023 – 84,856 miles
  • 2022 – 78,860 miles
  • 2021 – 70,579 miles
  • 2020 – 67,645 miles
  • 2019 – 60,616 miles
  • 2018 – 70,786 miles
  • 2017 – 68,453 miles
  • 2014 – 68,279 miles
  • 2012 – 67,553 miles
  • 2011 – 66,640 miles
  • 2010 – 66,189 miles
  • 2009 – 64,927 miles
  • 2007 – 63,019 miles
  • 2006 – 56,509 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,035 miles
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner steering ball joints (drum sticks have slight play) (2.3 (a) (i))

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 default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,035 miles (+7,441)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    106,035 miles
    Test number
    967356009090
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner steering ball joints (drum sticks have slight play) (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass98,594 miles (+7,424)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    98,594 miles
    Test number
    580731255103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass91,170 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    91,170 miles
    Test number
    324125252444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail91,156 miles (+6,300)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,156 miles
    Test number
    918265043783
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits .74 (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass84,856 miles (+5,996)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    84,856 miles
    Test number
    722977563383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,860 miles (+348)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    78,860 miles
    Test number
    482936110666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail78,512 miles (+7,933)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,512 miles
    Test number
    663358438899
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  8. Pass70,579 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    70,579 miles
    Test number
    676675340499
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail70,579 miles (+2,934)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,579 miles
    Test number
    125141607865
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass67,645 miles (+1,430)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    67,645 miles
    Test number
    337317283786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,215 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    66,215 miles
    Test number
    727188024092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail66,192 miles (+5,576)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,192 miles
    Test number
    993990512793
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  13. Pass60,616 miles (-8,997)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2020
    Odometer
    60,616 miles
    Test number
    659398742889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail69,613 miles (-1,173)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,613 miles
    Test number
    192694928563
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  15. Pass70,786 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    70,786 miles
    Test number
    416584947996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail70,784 miles (+2,331)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,784 miles
    Test number
    517594327656
    • FailureCentral Rear Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass68,453 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    68,453 miles
    Test number
    490238492968
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

  18. Fail68,453 miles (+174)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,453 miles
    Test number
    483335316392
    • FailureFront Direction indicators incorrect colour and rear (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

  19. Pass68,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    68,279 miles
    Test number
    615149864116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail68,279 miles (+726)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,279 miles
    Test number
    766969344107
    • FailureElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSuspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

  21. Pass67,553 miles (+913)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    67,553 miles
    Test number
    875268462123
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)
    • NoteAdvise n/s/f brake binding slightly

  22. Fail66,640 miles2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,640 miles
    Test number
    426134061180
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteCentre stop lamp not working
    • NoteNon standard exhaust fitted

  23. Pass66,640 miles (+40)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    66,640 miles
    Test number
    607904561194
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteCentre stop lamp not working
    • NoteNon standard exhaust fitted

  24. Pass66,600 miles (+411)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    66,600 miles
    Test number
    398214351185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  25. Pass66,189 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    66,189 miles
    Test number
    311785550171
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  26. Fail66,189 miles (+1,262)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,189 miles
    Test number
    501522250150
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  27. Pass64,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    64,927 miles
    Test number
    320180729086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail64,927 miles (+1,908)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,927 miles
    Test number
    880260829029
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • 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)

  29. Pass63,019 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    63,019 miles
    Test number
    604374357225
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  30. Fail63,009 miles (+6,500)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,009 miles
    Test number
    390950457404
    • DangerousOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSteering Warning Light Displayed on Dash

  31. Pass56,509 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    56,509 miles
    Test number
    604497946274
    • NoteSlight Ant-Freeze Leak under Vehicle ; Leaking where rubber pipes meet steel pipes

Questions about T735 DLO

Does T735 DLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T735 DLO is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T735 DLO?
The MOT on T735 DLO is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T735 DLO done?
T735 DLO was recorded at 106,035 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 2,465 miles a year.
Has T735 DLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T735 DLO has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T735 DLO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 24 May 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T735 DLO find?
T735 DLO passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner steering ball joints (drum sticks have slight play).

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