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MG MGF 1.8I VVC

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T831 HRVMOT history

T831 HRV is a grey petrol MG MGF 1.8I VVC first used on 1 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2024 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 74,885 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jun 2024
Mileage
74,885 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2023
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,087 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T831 HRV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF 1.8I VVC
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T831 HRV was last recorded at 74,885 miles on 3 Jun 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Apr 2013: 50,824 miles, lower than 96,773 miles on 30 Mar 2012.

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
74,885 miles · 23 May 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,087 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 74,885 miles
  • 2022 – 74,407 miles
  • 2021 – 73,732 miles
  • 2020 – 69,397 miles
  • 2019 – 68,176 miles
  • 2018 – 64,268 miles
  • 2017 – 62,302 miles
  • 2016 – 59,959 miles
  • 2015 – 55,373 miles
  • 2014 – 51,955 miles
  • 2013 – 50,824 miles
  • 2012 – 96,773 miles
  • 2011 – 47,293 miles
  • 2010 – 46,336 miles
  • 2008 – 44,503 miles
  • 2007 – 43,346 miles
  • 2006 – 40,847 miles
  • 2005 – 38,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,885 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryExsessive underbody corrosion front and rear sub framesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body and suspension corrosion

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Outer sill/wing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 30 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,885 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    74,885 miles
    Test number
    310931133398
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExsessive underbody corrosion front and rear sub frames
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body and suspension corrosion

  2. Fail74,885 miles (+478)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,885 miles
    Test number
    620443751262
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExsessive underbody corrosion front and rear sub frames

  3. Pass74,407 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    74,407 miles
    Test number
    995061945846
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill/wing corroded

  4. Fail74,406 miles (+674)7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,406 miles
    Test number
    612367371411
    • MajorFront Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative all lamps (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill/wing corroded

  5. Pass73,732 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    73,732 miles
    Test number
    303849453849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail73,672 miles (+4,275)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,672 miles
    Test number
    621994973004
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill badly corroded within 30cm of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill badly corroded within 30cm of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass69,397 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    69,397 miles
    Test number
    521789410009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail69,388 miles (+1,212)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,388 miles
    Test number
    878149192498
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

  9. Pass68,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    68,176 miles
    Test number
    966558819010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail68,176 miles (+3,908)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,176 miles
    Test number
    865500370437
    • MajorFront Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

  11. Pass64,268 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    64,268 miles
    Test number
    195898829665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail64,264 miles (+1,962)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,264 miles
    Test number
    324832674863
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  13. Pass62,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,302 miles
    Test number
    599999169354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,302 miles (+2,343)5 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,302 miles
    Test number
    412048096783
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level below (min) topped up to carry out test
    • AdvisoryVehicle sitting low on suspension

  15. Pass59,959 miles (+4,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    59,959 miles
    Test number
    152982370397
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass55,373 miles (+3,418)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    55,373 miles
    Test number
    738077895031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,955 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    51,955 miles
    Test number
    586170794029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail51,925 miles (+1,101)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,925 miles
    Test number
    278273584062
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  19. Fail50,824 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,824 miles
    Test number
    168025703129
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass50,824 miles (-45,949)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    50,824 miles
    Test number
    716645103117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass96,773 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    96,773 miles
    Test number
    919040492059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail96,766 miles (+49,473)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,766 miles
    Test number
    156921682006
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod 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)

  23. Pass47,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    47,293 miles
    Test number
    588898781060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail47,293 miles (+957)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,293 miles
    Test number
    309478581094
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
    • FailureNearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

  25. Pass46,336 miles (+1,833)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    46,336 miles
    Test number
    210916270088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,503 miles (+1,157)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    44,503 miles
    Test number
    404445408346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass43,346 miles (+2,499)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    43,346 miles
    Test number
    230066797275
    • NoteNearside front headlamp pattern faint but present

  28. Pass40,847 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    40,847 miles
    Test number
    150126826342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail40,814 miles (+31)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,814 miles
    Test number
    350665706307
    • 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)
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP PATTERN FAINT BUT PRESENT

  30. Fail40,783 miles (+2,777)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,783 miles
    Test number
    550660406347
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  31. Pass38,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    38,006 miles
    Test number
    463353975214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T831 HRV

Does T831 HRV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T831 HRV expired on 6 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T831 HRV?
The MOT on T831 HRV expired on 6 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T831 HRV done?
T831 HRV was recorded at 74,885 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2023, an average of 2,087 miles a year.
Has T831 HRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T831 HRV has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T831 HRV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Apr 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T831 HRV find?
T831 HRV passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; exsessive underbody corrosion front and rear sub frames, and 1 more.

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