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MG MGF

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

T8 MGFMOT history

T8 MGF is a silver petrol MG MGF first used on 30 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 72,798 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
72,798 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,680 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 MGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 MGF was last recorded at 72,798 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 2,623 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,175 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,623 miles
Average per year
3,680 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,798 miles
  • 2025 – 70,175 miles
  • 2024 – 68,057 miles
  • 2023 – 65,885 miles
  • 2022 – 63,803 miles
  • 2021 – 62,264 miles
  • 2020 – 60,600 miles
  • 2019 – 54,273 miles
  • 2018 – 48,497 miles
  • 2017 – 42,395 miles
  • 2016 – 37,164 miles
  • 2015 – 33,412 miles
  • 2014 – 27,973 miles
  • 2013 – 22,729 miles
  • 2012 – 16,538 miles
  • 2011 – 14,757 miles
  • 2010 – 12,929 miles
  • 2009 – 10,632 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,798 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Both front tyres cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,798 miles (+2,623)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    72,798 miles
    Test number
    809160822558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass70,175 miles (+2,118)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    70,175 miles
    Test number
    239502564767
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass68,057 miles (+2,172)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    68,057 miles
    Test number
    566192451210
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass65,885 miles (+2,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    65,885 miles
    Test number
    258667641715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass63,803 miles (+1,539)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    63,803 miles
    Test number
    303430635580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,264 miles (+1,664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    62,264 miles
    Test number
    519478907930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill slightly damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass60,600 miles (+6,327)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    60,600 miles
    Test number
    281584952967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,273 miles (+5,776)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    54,273 miles
    Test number
    842118983277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,497 miles (+6,102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    48,497 miles
    Test number
    297666009078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass42,395 miles (+214)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    42,395 miles
    Test number
    860608410711
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush Rear lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  11. Fail42,181 miles (+5,017)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,181 miles
    Test number
    139917752231
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush Front lower (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush Rear lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Pass37,164 miles (+3,752)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    37,164 miles
    Test number
    857498473845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,412 miles (+5,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,412 miles
    Test number
    247896155025
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass27,973 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    27,973 miles
    Test number
    247422064027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Fail27,960 miles (+5,231)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,960 miles
    Test number
    356889954016
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass22,729 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    22,729 miles
    Test number
    127690163418
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Fail22,729 miles (+6,191)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,729 miles
    Test number
    145229553077
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass16,538 miles (+1,781)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    16,538 miles
    Test number
    866348982097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight scratch in windscreen

  19. Pass14,757 miles (+1,828)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    14,757 miles
    Test number
    745341601100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail12,929 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,929 miles
    Test number
    393186500184
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass12,929 miles (+2,297)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    12,929 miles
    Test number
    862256700110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    10,632 miles
    Test number
    331043189006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail10,632 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,632 miles
    Test number
    262652589085
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T8 MGF

Does T8 MGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 MGF is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 MGF?
The MOT on T8 MGF is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 MGF done?
T8 MGF was recorded at 72,798 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 3,680 miles a year.
Has T8 MGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 MGF has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on T8 MGF 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 T8 MGF find?
T8 MGF passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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