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MG MGF

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T7 SPRMOT history

T7 SPR is a blue petrol MG MGF first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2017 and it has passed 11 of 22 MOT tests, with 74,499 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2017
Mileage
74,499 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2022
MOT tests
22
11 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T7 SPR
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
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2017
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T7 SPR was last recorded at 74,499 miles on 11 Mar 2022, 109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,390 miles · 12 Aug 2016
Between the last two tests
109 miles
Average per year
1,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 74,499 miles
  • 2016 – 74,390 miles
  • 2015 – 73,248 miles
  • 2014 – 72,324 miles
  • 2013 – 71,284 miles
  • 2012 – 68,785 miles
  • 2011 – 67,039 miles
  • 2010 – 65,335 miles
  • 2009 – 62,622 miles
  • 2008 – 61,602 miles
  • 2007 – 58,969 miles
  • 2006 – 54,493 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail74,499 miles
  • 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))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • All over under body and brake pipes covered with thick black under seal obscuring components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail74,499 miles (+109)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,499 miles
    Test number
    213564937644
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass74,390 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    74,390 miles
    Test number
    930010172672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll over under body and brake pipes covered with thick black under seal obscuring components

  3. Fail74,389 miles (+1,141)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,389 miles
    Test number
    679289840344
    • 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 Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll over under body and brake pipes covered with thick black under seal obscuring components

  4. Pass73,248 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    73,248 miles
    Test number
    597951595157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail73,235 miles (+34)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,235 miles
    Test number
    665594785164
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle recently undersealed

  6. Fail73,201 miles (+877)8 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,201 miles
    Test number
    156917565106
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAll 4 abs relucter rings deteriated
    • NoteSlight roughness from nearside front wheel bearing

  7. Pass72,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    72,324 miles
    Test number
    579358974120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail72,324 miles (+1,040)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,324 miles
    Test number
    226648174194
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Pass71,284 miles (+2,499)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    71,284 miles
    Test number
    405892583107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,785 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    68,785 miles
    Test number
    165474562163
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail68,785 miles (+1,746)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,785 miles
    Test number
    328303962154
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass67,039 miles (+1,704)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    67,039 miles
    Test number
    267374161195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,335 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    65,335 miles
    Test number
    881395450162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail65,334 miles (+315)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,334 miles
    Test number
    394523050182
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail65,019 miles (+2,397)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,019 miles
    Test number
    680988040126
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive 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)
    • NoteBraided brake hoses fitted to front of vehicle
    • NoteUnder seal on most of under side of vehicle
    • NoteWarning light on on dash

  16. Pass62,622 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    62,622 miles
    Test number
    854023359193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail62,592 miles (+990)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,592 miles
    Test number
    493085649165
    • 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 Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail61,602 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,602 miles
    Test number
    592421658101
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass61,602 miles (+2,633)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    61,602 miles
    Test number
    754421258136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass58,969 miles (+4,476)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    58,969 miles
    Test number
    902329427112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail54,493 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,493 miles
    Test number
    414984426129
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass54,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    54,493 miles
    Test number
    660674426120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T7 SPR

Does T7 SPR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T7 SPR expired on 11 Aug 2017, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T7 SPR?
The MOT on T7 SPR expired on 11 Aug 2017. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T7 SPR done?
T7 SPR was recorded at 74,499 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2022, an average of 1,262 miles a year.
Has T7 SPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T7 SPR has failed 11 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T7 SPR 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 T7 SPR find?
T7 SPR failed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2022 with 4 major defects and 5 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits; nearside rear position lamp not working, and 6 more.

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