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MG MGF

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T740 DLOMOT history

T740 DLO is a silver petrol MG MGF first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 76,322 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jul 2023
Mileage
76,322 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2025
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
1,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T740 DLO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T740 DLO was last recorded at 76,322 miles on 8 Feb 2025, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,276 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
1,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,322 miles
  • 2024 – 76,276 miles
  • 2022 – 75,026 miles
  • 2021 – 73,165 miles
  • 2019 – 73,036 miles
  • 2017 – 68,446 miles
  • 2016 – 68,205 miles
  • 2015 – 67,208 miles
  • 2014 – 65,839 miles
  • 2013 – 64,922 miles
  • 2012 – 62,885 miles
  • 2011 – 60,874 miles
  • 2010 – 59,839 miles
  • 2009 – 58,062 miles
  • 2008 – 56,188 miles
  • 2007 – 55,321 miles
  • 2006 – 52,521 miles
  • 2005 – 46,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail76,322 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail76,322 miles (+46)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,322 miles
    Test number
    682572925130
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail76,276 miles (+1,250)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,276 miles
    Test number
    261968754059
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords very large on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass75,026 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    75,026 miles
    Test number
    711062464324
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

  4. Fail75,002 miles (+1,837)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,002 miles
    Test number
    812446107128
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Inadequate welding repair (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened Bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass73,165 miles (+129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    73,165 miles
    Test number
    171887479943
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass73,036 miles (+4,590)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,036 miles
    Test number
    724265236957
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished

  7. Pass68,446 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    68,446 miles
    Test number
    802944398489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,205 miles (+997)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    68,205 miles
    Test number
    999024546501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,208 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    67,208 miles
    Test number
    567777082913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail67,161 miles (+1,322)1 dangerous5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,161 miles
    Test number
    288291080569
    • DangerousOffside front tyre is perished
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill / lower body (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass65,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    65,839 miles
    Test number
    169712084242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail65,839 miles (+917)6 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,839 miles
    Test number
    989895574295
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOffside front binding slightly

  13. Fail64,922 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,922 miles
    Test number
    297278703304
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass64,922 miles (+2,037)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    64,922 miles
    Test number
    855138503312
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass62,885 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    62,885 miles
    Test number
    128914232323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Fail62,885 miles (+2,011)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,885 miles
    Test number
    738643832385
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass60,874 miles (+1,035)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    60,874 miles
    Test number
    315652871213
    • NoteFront brake discs rusty

  18. Fail59,839 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,839 miles
    Test number
    800372800352
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront discs rusty

  19. Pass59,839 miles (+1,777)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    59,839 miles
    Test number
    834212800350
    • NoteFront discs rusty

  20. Fail58,062 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,062 miles
    Test number
    371924649423
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  21. Pass58,062 miles (+1,874)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    58,062 miles
    Test number
    674794949234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,188 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    56,188 miles
    Test number
    281992198443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  23. Fail56,188 miles (+867)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,188 miles
    Test number
    293032998498
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  24. Fail55,321 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,321 miles
    Test number
    630159407308
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSlight bulge o/s/r tyre

  25. Pass55,321 miles (+2,800)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    55,321 miles
    Test number
    710879507385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSlight bulge o/s/r tyre

  26. Pass52,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    52,521 miles
    Test number
    531132816325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail52,521 miles (+6,061)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,521 miles
    Test number
    253371416329
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAdjust n/s/f washer jet

  28. Pass46,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    46,460 miles
    Test number
    892311115377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail46,460 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,460 miles
    Test number
    454286005462
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Questions about T740 DLO

Does T740 DLO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T740 DLO expired on 13 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T740 DLO?
The MOT on T740 DLO expired on 13 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T740 DLO done?
T740 DLO was recorded at 76,322 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2025, an average of 1,550 miles a year.
Has T740 DLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T740 DLO has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T740 DLO 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 T740 DLO find?
T740 DLO failed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2025 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 2 more.

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