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MG MGF

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T980 RPDMOT history

T980 RPD is a black petrol MG MGF first used on 16 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 78,767 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
78,767 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T980 RPD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T980 RPD was last recorded at 78,767 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,767 miles · 9 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,767 miles
  • 2025 – 77,772 miles
  • 2024 – 76,781 miles
  • 2022 – 72,978 miles
  • 2021 – 70,520 miles
  • 2020 – 68,090 miles
  • 2018 – 67,989 miles
  • 2016 – 67,726 miles
  • 2015 – 66,749 miles
  • 2014 – 64,953 miles
  • 2013 – 62,206 miles
  • 2012 – 60,385 miles
  • 2011 – 58,635 miles
  • 2010 – 57,580 miles
  • 2009 – 51,988 miles
  • 2008 – 42,658 miles
  • 2007 – 37,703 miles
  • 2006 – 33,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,767 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear inner surfaces corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Heavily corroded near rear union

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,767 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    78,767 miles
    Test number
    213526736432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail78,767 miles (+995)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,767 miles
    Test number
    744643029409
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass77,772 miles (+33)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    77,772 miles
    Test number
    757482968862
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Heavily corroded near rear union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All lowers (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail77,739 miles (+958)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,739 miles
    Test number
    985477774006
    • DangerousSuspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Heavily corroded near rear union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass76,781 miles (+3,803)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    76,781 miles
    Test number
    414854616160
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear lowers (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass72,978 miles (+34)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    72,978 miles
    Test number
    558117424010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes have only just met the required minimum

  7. Fail72,944 miles (+32)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,944 miles
    Test number
    116291150512
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail72,912 miles (+2,392)1 dangerous8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,912 miles
    Test number
    146019509830
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass70,520 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    70,520 miles
    Test number
    753631330126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs surface rust

  10. Fail70,505 miles (+2,415)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,505 miles
    Test number
    220681417559
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

  11. Pass68,090 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,090 miles
    Test number
    442188563085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,989 miles (+263)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    67,989 miles
    Test number
    661489211525
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear outer sills becoming weak
    • AdvisoryMovement in offside front upper suspension arm outer ball joint
    • AdvisorySlight movement in both sides front lower shock absorber mounting bushes

  13. Pass67,726 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    67,726 miles
    Test number
    727026242459
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc inner faces in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pads starting to wear low
    • AdvisoryFront Poor beam pattern
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre bald inner edge

  14. Fail67,720 miles (+971)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,720 miles
    Test number
    971065050052
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc inner faces in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pads starting to wear low
    • AdvisoryFront Poor beam pattern
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre bald inner edge

  15. Pass66,749 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    66,749 miles
    Test number
    144298062006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail66,749 miles (+1,796)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,749 miles
    Test number
    109072807307
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened corroded and holed (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working bulb missing (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass64,953 miles (+158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    64,953 miles
    Test number
    947064624268
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail64,795 miles (+2,589)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,795 miles
    Test number
    399274714280
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge
    • NoteSlight lift in offside front upper ball joint

  19. Pass62,206 miles (+1,821)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    62,206 miles
    Test number
    868652623277
    • 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)
    • NoteSuspension low needs pumping back up to correct height

  20. Pass60,385 miles (+30)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    60,385 miles
    Test number
    636481322232
    • NoteALL DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED
    • NoteN/S/R BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING
    • NoteSuspension low

  21. Fail60,355 miles (+1,720)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,355 miles
    Test number
    285957612267
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteALL DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED
    • NoteN/S/R BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING

  22. Pass58,635 miles (+1,055)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    58,635 miles
    Test number
    355002831229
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSurface corossion to brake pipes at rear

  23. Pass57,580 miles (+5,592)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    57,580 miles
    Test number
    873812110234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,988 miles (+9)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    51,988 miles
    Test number
    613096059128
    • Note1. HAND BRAKE JUST SUFFICIENT
    • Note2. DISCS INNER FORNTS POOR CONDITION
    • Note3.EXHAUST FLEXI FRONT SECTION SLIGHT LEAK

  25. Fail51,979 miles (+9,321)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,979 miles
    Test number
    364603859192
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Note1. HAND BRAKE JUST SUFFICIENT
    • Note2. DISCS INNER FORNTS POOR CONDITION
    • Note3.EXHAUST FLEXI FRONT SECTION SLIGHT LEAK

  26. Pass42,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    42,658 miles
    Test number
    411535258121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail42,658 miles (+4,955)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,658 miles
    Test number
    202004858410
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass37,703 miles (+4,270)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    37,703 miles
    Test number
    960612657167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass33,433 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    33,433 miles
    Test number
    424927486109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail33,431 miles1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,431 miles
    Test number
    171756386181
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T980 RPD

Does T980 RPD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T980 RPD is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T980 RPD?
The MOT on T980 RPD is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T980 RPD done?
T980 RPD was recorded at 78,767 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 2,274 miles a year.
Has T980 RPD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T980 RPD has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T980 RPD 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 T980 RPD find?
T980 RPD passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face, and 1 more.

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