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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T974 GDMMOT history

T974 GDM is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 64,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
64,254 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
852 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T974 GDM
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T974 GDM was last recorded at 64,254 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 966 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,288 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
966 miles
Average per year
852 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,254 miles
  • 2025 – 63,288 miles
  • 2024 – 62,065 miles
  • 2023 – 61,212 miles
  • 2022 – 59,371 miles
  • 2021 – 59,313 miles
  • 2019 – 59,302 miles
  • 2018 – 58,532 miles
  • 2016 – 58,193 miles
  • 2015 – 57,157 miles
  • 2014 – 56,970 miles
  • 2013 – 56,745 miles
  • 2012 – 54,152 miles
  • 2011 – 53,481 miles
  • 2010 – 53,481 miles
  • 2009 – 51,401 miles
  • 2008 – 49,888 miles
  • 2007 – 49,072 miles
  • 2006 – 47,037 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,254 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,254 miles (+966)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    64,254 miles
    Test number
    743397908790
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass63,288 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    63,288 miles
    Test number
    715378814693
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective image becoming cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective image becoming cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail63,288 miles (+1,223)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,288 miles
    Test number
    840740284801
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective image becoming cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective image becoming cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass62,065 miles (+853)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    62,065 miles
    Test number
    845270791054
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass61,212 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    61,212 miles
    Test number
    805563167142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail61,212 miles (+1,841)2 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,212 miles
    Test number
    927635592903
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn a lot more than on nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding when turned by hand
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass59,371 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    59,371 miles
    Test number
    122618671857
    • 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 Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  8. Fail59,371 miles (+58)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,371 miles
    Test number
    593847405845
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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 Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  9. Pass59,313 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    59,313 miles
    Test number
    326786963521
    • AdvisoryRust /corrosion set into, sub frames front/rear, steering/suspension components

  10. Fail59,313 miles (+11)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,313 miles
    Test number
    826724017085
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear section of outer sill/back (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear section of outer sill/back (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRust /corrosion set into, sub frames front/rear, steering/suspension components

  11. Fail59,302 miles (+770)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,302 miles
    Test number
    322944101770
    • MajorNearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded

  12. Pass58,532 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    58,532 miles
    Test number
    159670672032
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail58,532 miles (+339)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,532 miles
    Test number
    814887045506
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass58,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    58,193 miles
    Test number
    205790061765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,193 miles (+1,036)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,193 miles
    Test number
    453116900944
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass57,157 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    57,157 miles
    Test number
    262059024332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,970 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    56,970 miles
    Test number
    117939654287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,969 miles (+224)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,969 miles
    Test number
    317145524466
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass56,745 miles (+2,593)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    56,745 miles
    Test number
    725452173129
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass54,152 miles (+671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    54,152 miles
    Test number
    709508942231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass53,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    53,481 miles
    Test number
    147747901011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail53,481 miles (+2,080)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,481 miles
    Test number
    240544060377
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass51,401 miles (+1,513)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    51,401 miles
    Test number
    854803079266
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteExhaust system poor

  24. Pass49,888 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    49,888 miles
    Test number
    433699418272
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes starting to corode
    • NoteRear brake discs getting in poor condition

  25. Fail49,888 miles (+816)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,888 miles
    Test number
    734848818296
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes starting to corode
    • NoteRear brake discs getting in poor condition

  26. Pass49,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    49,072 miles
    Test number
    391331317409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail49,072 miles (+2,035)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,072 miles
    Test number
    201081117256
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  28. Pass47,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    47,037 miles
    Test number
    260171236411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T974 GDM

Does T974 GDM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T974 GDM is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T974 GDM?
The MOT on T974 GDM is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T974 GDM done?
T974 GDM was recorded at 64,254 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 852 miles a year.
Has T974 GDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T974 GDM has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T974 GDM 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 T974 GDM find?
T974 GDM passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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