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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T897 AROMOT history

T897 ARO is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Jul 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 78,361 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Jul 2025
Mileage
78,361 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T897 ARO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T897 ARO was last recorded at 78,361 miles on 2 Jul 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,361 miles · 28 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 78,361 miles
  • 2021 – 77,801 miles
  • 2020 – 76,855 miles
  • 2017 – 75,486 miles
  • 2016 – 73,082 miles
  • 2015 – 70,812 miles
  • 2014 – 68,988 miles
  • 2013 – 67,160 miles
  • 2012 – 66,032 miles
  • 2011 – 65,949 miles
  • 2010 – 64,962 miles
  • 2009 – 62,861 miles
  • 2008 – 59,372 miles
  • 2007 – 53,505 miles
  • 2006 – 49,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,361 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass78,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    78,361 miles
    Test number
    340197288509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail78,361 miles (+560)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,361 miles
    Test number
    766736706886
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass77,801 miles (+946)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    77,801 miles
    Test number
    515552142851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass76,855 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    76,855 miles
    Test number
    982872113555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail76,845 miles (+1,359)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,845 miles
    Test number
    807007346074
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass75,486 miles (+2,404)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    75,486 miles
    Test number
    458063439222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,082 miles (+2,270)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    73,082 miles
    Test number
    330122413634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,812 miles (+6)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    70,812 miles
    Test number
    249240685170
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteHydroscopic suspension slightly low
    • NoteNearside front tyre perishing
    • NoteRear exhaust strap broken

  9. Fail70,806 miles (+1,818)2 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,806 miles
    Test number
    409937375142
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteHydroscopic suspension slightly low
    • NoteNearside front tyre perishing
    • NoteRear exhaust strap broken

  10. Pass68,988 miles (+38)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    68,988 miles
    Test number
    957889924188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteWipers poor

  11. Fail68,950 miles (+1,790)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,950 miles
    Test number
    628822324111
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteWipers poor

  12. Pass67,160 miles (+137)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    67,160 miles
    Test number
    167601453182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/R and O/S/R sills damaged

  13. Fail67,023 miles (+991)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,023 miles
    Test number
    525395913150
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteN/S/R and O/S/R sills damaged

  14. Pass66,032 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    66,032 miles
    Test number
    838652422147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,949 miles (+987)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    65,949 miles
    Test number
    149834441286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,962 miles (+2,101)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    64,962 miles
    Test number
    683433550106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,861 miles (+3,489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    62,861 miles
    Test number
    104809549141
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass59,372 miles (+5,867)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    59,372 miles
    Test number
    943942028177
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass53,505 miles (+3,929)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    53,505 miles
    Test number
    273330627100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,576 miles (+12)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    49,576 miles
    Test number
    273405846199
    • NoteHeadlamps becoming dim

  21. Fail49,564 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,564 miles
    Test number
    152062446152
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T897 ARO

Does T897 ARO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T897 ARO expired on 1 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T897 ARO?
The MOT on T897 ARO expired on 1 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T897 ARO done?
T897 ARO was recorded at 78,361 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2024, an average of 1,590 miles a year.
Has T897 ARO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T897 ARO has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T897 ARO 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 T897 ARO find?
T897 ARO passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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