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MG MGF

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T879 RDLMOT history

T879 RDL is a silver petrol MG MGF first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 85,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Sept 2024
Mileage
85,447 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2023
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T879 RDL
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
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T879 RDL was last recorded at 85,447 miles on 7 Sept 2023, 2,777 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,670 miles · 21 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
2,777 miles
Average per year
2,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 85,447 miles
  • 2022 – 82,670 miles
  • 2021 – 77,121 miles
  • 2020 – 77,119 miles
  • 2019 – 76,495 miles
  • 2018 – 76,295 miles
  • 2017 – 76,110 miles
  • 2016 – 75,773 miles
  • 2015 – 75,194 miles
  • 2014 – 74,498 miles
  • 2013 – 73,942 miles
  • 2010 – 73,401 miles
  • 2009 – 68,188 miles
  • 2008 – 52,762 miles
  • 2007 – 42,930 miles
  • 2006 – 37,214 miles
  • 2005 – 33,720 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,447 miles
  • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and components (6.1.1 (c) (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.

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

    Failure5 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,447 miles (+2,777)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    85,447 miles
    Test number
    440728299133
    • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass82,670 miles (+5,549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    82,670 miles
    Test number
    487510242384
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass77,121 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    77,121 miles
    Test number
    754815926739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail77,121 miles (+2)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,121 miles
    Test number
    624956292184
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass77,119 miles (+624)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    77,119 miles
    Test number
    657412887244
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass76,495 miles (+200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,495 miles
    Test number
    845482740811
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass76,295 miles (+185)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    76,295 miles
    Test number
    330764302095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,110 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    76,110 miles
    Test number
    217372656500
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s front wheel bearing slightly noisey

  9. Fail76,110 miles (+337)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,110 miles
    Test number
    310951027877
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s front wheel bearing slightly noisey

  10. Pass75,773 miles (+579)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    75,773 miles
    Test number
    641150496604
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

  11. Pass75,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    75,194 miles
    Test number
    205671995095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail75,194 miles (+696)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,194 miles
    Test number
    157280595033
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass74,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    74,498 miles
    Test number
    138243994463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail74,498 miles (+11)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,498 miles
    Test number
    576633794093
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Fail74,487 miles (+545)1 dangerous6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,487 miles
    Test number
    877912564038
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass73,942 miles (+541)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    73,942 miles
    Test number
    598633063092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,401 miles (+5,213)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    73,401 miles
    Test number
    901928770247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass68,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    68,188 miles
    Test number
    282887999226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail68,188 miles (+15,426)1 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,188 miles
    Test number
    751885599289
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass52,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    52,762 miles
    Test number
    571304798242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail52,760 miles (+9,830)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,760 miles
    Test number
    742134498226
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  22. Pass42,930 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    42,930 miles
    Test number
    734847197286
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail42,930 miles (+5,716)1 dangerous12 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,930 miles
    Test number
    262636597259
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass37,214 miles (+71)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    37,214 miles
    Test number
    300169396245
    • NoteADVISES AS PER PREVIOUS SHEET.

  25. Fail37,143 miles1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,143 miles
    Test number
    194411696225
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing badly on inner edges.
    • NotePoor beam pattern on nearside headlight.

  26. Fail37,143 miles (+3,423)9 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,143 miles
    Test number
    413999686267
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing badly on inner edges.
    • NotePoor beam pattern on nearside headlight.

  27. Pass33,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    33,720 miles
    Test number
    520993665261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail33,720 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,720 miles
    Test number
    454693565285
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about T879 RDL

Does T879 RDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T879 RDL expired on 20 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T879 RDL?
The MOT on T879 RDL expired on 20 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T879 RDL done?
T879 RDL was recorded at 85,447 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2023, an average of 2,880 miles a year.
Has T879 RDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T879 RDL has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on T879 RDL 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 T879 RDL find?
T879 RDL passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2023 with 2 advisories: lower integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills; lower integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and components.

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