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MG MGF

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T816 ARCMOT history

T816 ARC is a green petrol MG MGF first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 68,738 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Mar 2024
Mileage
68,738 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,895 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T816 ARC
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
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T816 ARC was last recorded at 68,738 miles on 10 Mar 2023, 5,371 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,367 miles · 23 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
5,371 miles
Average per year
1,895 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 68,738 miles
  • 2022 – 63,367 miles
  • 2021 – 62,985 miles
  • 2020 – 62,173 miles
  • 2019 – 62,034 miles
  • 2018 – 59,924 miles
  • 2017 – 55,660 miles
  • 2016 – 51,255 miles
  • 2015 – 50,947 miles
  • 2014 – 50,551 miles
  • 2013 – 50,312 miles
  • 2012 – 49,602 miles
  • 2011 – 48,819 miles
  • 2009 – 47,355 miles
  • 2008 – 44,087 miles
  • 2007 – 40,235 miles
  • 2006 – 37,070 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,738 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front and rear subframes slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,738 miles (+5,371)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    68,738 miles
    Test number
    533443131726
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass63,367 miles (+382)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    63,367 miles
    Test number
    598442568861
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT AND REAR SUB FRAMES CORRODED
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear EXHAUST CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FERYLS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass62,985 miles (+812)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    62,985 miles
    Test number
    258788462152
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass62,173 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    62,173 miles
    Test number
    652076024602
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail62,171 miles (+137)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,171 miles
    Test number
    888974911146
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass62,034 miles (+2,110)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    62,034 miles
    Test number
    680891697725
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass59,924 miles (+4,264)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    59,924 miles
    Test number
    726869612348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades slightly smearing screen
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryPower steering warning lamp on - car does not have power steering.

  8. Pass55,660 miles (+364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    55,660 miles
    Test number
    331275268610
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail55,296 miles (+4,041)8 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,296 miles
    Test number
    419962278233
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded part of hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded part of hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50 R15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps light output slightly reduced
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front shock absorber casings heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear exhaust tail-pipe missing
    • AdvisoryUnder-bonnet lamp assembly hanging down

  10. Pass51,255 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    51,255 miles
    Test number
    355451428179
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust pipe starting to deteriorate

  11. Fail51,255 miles (+308)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,255 miles
    Test number
    904033011052
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust pipe starting to deteriorate

  12. Pass50,947 miles (+396)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    50,947 miles
    Test number
    195671945074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNsf ana osf tyres starting to perish
    • NoteRear parts of exhaust starting to deteriorate

  13. Pass50,551 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    50,551 miles
    Test number
    159012354022
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear part of exhaust starting to deteriorate

  14. Fail50,551 miles (+239)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,551 miles
    Test number
    289862554023
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear part of exhaust starting to deteriorate

  15. Pass50,312 miles (+710)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    50,312 miles
    Test number
    349565843001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear part of exhaust starting to deteriorate

  16. Pass49,602 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    49,602 miles
    Test number
    677947442017
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear part of exhaust slightly deteriorate

  17. Fail49,602 miles (+783)1 dangerous5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,602 miles
    Test number
    636716642001
    • DangerousCentre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear part of exhaust slightly deteriorate

  18. Pass48,819 miles (+1,464)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    48,819 miles
    Test number
    336597941043
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass47,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    47,355 miles
    Test number
    873436249228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail47,355 miles (+3,268)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,355 miles
    Test number
    471906149227
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass44,087 miles (+3,852)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    44,087 miles
    Test number
    651482368258
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail40,235 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,235 miles
    Test number
    492860897182
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass40,235 miles (+3,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    40,235 miles
    Test number
    874480197169
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass37,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    37,070 miles
    Test number
    352394576125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T816 ARC

Does T816 ARC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T816 ARC expired on 9 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T816 ARC?
The MOT on T816 ARC expired on 9 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T816 ARC done?
T816 ARC was recorded at 68,738 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2023, an average of 1,895 miles a year.
Has T816 ARC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T816 ARC has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on T816 ARC 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 T816 ARC find?
T816 ARC passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2023 with 9 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 6 more.

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