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MG MGF

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T828 RARMOT history

T828 RAR is a blue petrol MG MGF first used on 17 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2023 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Aug 2023
Mileage
96,605 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,305 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T828 RAR
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
17 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T828 RAR was last recorded at 96,605 miles on 4 Sept 2023, 677 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,928 miles · 30 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
677 miles
Average per year
2,305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 96,605 miles
  • 2022 – 95,928 miles
  • 2021 – 95,393 miles
  • 2020 – 94,989 miles
  • 2019 – 94,708 miles
  • 2018 – 93,954 miles
  • 2017 – 92,582 miles
  • 2016 – 91,516 miles
  • 2015 – 90,971 miles
  • 2014 – 89,883 miles
  • 2013 – 88,200 miles
  • 2012 – 86,792 miles
  • 2010 – 84,960 miles
  • 2009 – 76,818 miles
  • 2008 – 72,469 miles
  • 2006 – 63,945 miles
  • 2005 – 55,747 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail96,605 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail96,605 miles (+677)4 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,605 miles
    Test number
    809068917794
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass95,928 miles (+535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    95,928 miles
    Test number
    958328325146
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to n/s/r outer sill and inner arch

  3. Pass95,393 miles (+404)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    95,393 miles
    Test number
    587540585946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,989 miles (+281)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    94,989 miles
    Test number
    893492475807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass94,708 miles (+754)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    94,708 miles
    Test number
    523809129212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass93,954 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    93,954 miles
    Test number
    537386184784
    • 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)

  7. Fail93,954 miles (+1,372)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,954 miles
    Test number
    842622099741
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • 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)

  8. Pass92,582 miles (+1,066)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    92,582 miles
    Test number
    458202339592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,516 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    91,516 miles
    Test number
    539216054410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

  10. Fail91,516 miles (+545)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,516 miles
    Test number
    403753028873
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from t piece (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Pass90,971 miles (+1,088)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    90,971 miles
    Test number
    939167545034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass89,883 miles (+1,683)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    89,883 miles
    Test number
    485288344042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,200 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    88,200 miles
    Test number
    279079113133
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth Rear Tyres cracked inbetween treads

  14. Pass88,200 miles (+1,408)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    88,200 miles
    Test number
    149939113112
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth Rear Tyres cracked inbetween treads

  15. Pass86,792 miles (+1,832)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    86,792 miles
    Test number
    469981682056
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePAS Warning Light Came On During Test

  16. Pass84,960 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    84,960 miles
    Test number
    433085260409
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteScrew in offside front tyre (repairable if punctured)

  17. Fail84,960 miles (+4,310)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,960 miles
    Test number
    480055560306
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteScrew in offside front tyre (repairable if punctured)

  18. Pass80,650 miles (+3,832)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    80,650 miles
    Test number
    650745820021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    76,818 miles
    Test number
    951567319073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail76,818 miles (+4,349)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,818 miles
    Test number
    791604819014
    • FailureNearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre badly cracked

  21. Pass72,469 miles (+8,524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    72,469 miles
    Test number
    124095218033
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass63,945 miles (+8,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    63,945 miles
    Test number
    322821536329
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass55,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    55,747 miles
    Test number
    150458845310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T828 RAR

Does T828 RAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T828 RAR expired on 29 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T828 RAR?
The MOT on T828 RAR expired on 29 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T828 RAR done?
T828 RAR was recorded at 96,605 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2023, an average of 2,305 miles a year.
Has T828 RAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T828 RAR has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T828 RAR 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 T828 RAR find?
T828 RAR failed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2023 with 4 major defects, 1 defect repaired at the test, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill; parking brake efficiency below requirements, and 6 more.

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