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MG MGF

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T986 KBAMOT history

T986 KBA is a blue petrol MG MGF first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 16,787 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
16,787 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
325 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T986 KBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T986 KBA was last recorded at 16,787 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 3,908 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
12,879 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,908 miles
Average per year
325 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 16,787 miles
  • 2025 – 12,879 miles
  • 2022 – 12,869 miles
  • 2019 – 12,688 miles
  • 2018 – 12,462 miles
  • 2015 – 11,756 miles
  • 2012 – 11,707 miles
  • 2011 – 11,524 miles
  • 2010 – 11,422 miles
  • 2009 – 11,330 miles
  • 2008 – 10,971 miles
  • 2007 – 10,452 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass16,787 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass16,787 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    16,787 miles
    Test number
    912692544619
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail16,787 miles (+3,908)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,787 miles
    Test number
    991048179675
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass12,879 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    12,879 miles
    Test number
    664856723540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail12,878 miles (+9)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,878 miles
    Test number
    669163567153
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass12,869 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    12,869 miles
    Test number
    591564635903
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail12,867 miles (+179)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,867 miles
    Test number
    981782836639
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass12,688 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    12,688 miles
    Test number
    658422542240
    • AdvisoryBrake servo has slight corrosion to casing.
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion to vehicle underbody but not considered excessive.

  8. Fail12,688 miles (+226)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,688 miles
    Test number
    868028046503
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo has slight corrosion to casing.
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion to vehicle underbody but not considered excessive.

  9. Pass12,462 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    12,462 miles
    Test number
    891893501974
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail12,460 miles (+704)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,460 miles
    Test number
    367461284915
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass11,756 miles (+49)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    11,756 miles
    Test number
    738448945114
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteFront discs inner and outer pitted and rusty due to being stood
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn inner edge and age cracking outer side wall
    • NoteOddside rear tyre age cracking outer side wall to tread advise change
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing inner edge and age cracking outer side wall
    • NoteRear discs pitted due to being stood

  12. Pass11,707 miles (+183)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    11,707 miles
    Test number
    106807342166
    • NoteLight on dash
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge

  13. Pass11,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    11,524 miles
    Test number
    337097641190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail11,522 miles (+100)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,522 miles
    Test number
    949897941149
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass11,422 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    11,422 miles
    Test number
    350345040132
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  16. Fail11,421 miles (+91)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,421 miles
    Test number
    584295340125
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  17. Pass11,330 miles (+359)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    11,330 miles
    Test number
    853049439179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,971 miles (+519)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    10,971 miles
    Test number
    701332258106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,452 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    10,452 miles
    Test number
    113007797443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T986 KBA

Does T986 KBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T986 KBA is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T986 KBA?
The MOT on T986 KBA is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T986 KBA done?
T986 KBA was recorded at 16,787 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 325 miles a year.
Has T986 KBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T986 KBA has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T986 KBA 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 T986 KBA find?
T986 KBA passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured & o/s.

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