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MG MGF

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T98 SPAMOT history

T98 SPA is a silver petrol MG MGF first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Jun 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 84,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jun 2025
Mileage
84,533 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,723 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T98 SPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T98 SPA was last recorded at 84,533 miles on 22 Jun 2024, 1,315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,218 miles · 22 May 2023
Between the last two tests
1,315 miles
Average per year
2,723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 84,533 miles
  • 2023 – 83,218 miles
  • 2022 – 81,757 miles
  • 2021 – 80,966 miles
  • 2020 – 80,148 miles
  • 2019 – 79,745 miles
  • 2018 – 79,255 miles
  • 2017 – 79,246 miles
  • 2014 – 78,806 miles
  • 2013 – 77,133 miles
  • 2012 – 72,653 miles
  • 2011 – 67,827 miles
  • 2010 – 60,929 miles
  • 2009 – 51,945 miles
  • 2008 – 44,585 miles
  • 2007 – 39,248 miles
  • 2006 – 34,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,533 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe moumt (5.3.6 (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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,533 miles (+1,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    84,533 miles
    Test number
    637182403514
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe moumt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass83,218 miles (+1,461)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    83,218 miles
    Test number
    956889784266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass81,757 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    81,757 miles
    Test number
    108294446864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail81,755 miles (+789)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,755 miles
    Test number
    814642433427
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryThottle sticking

  5. Pass80,966 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    80,966 miles
    Test number
    976194159870
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coolant leak main tube

  6. Fail80,962 miles (+814)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,962 miles
    Test number
    583523818560
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coolant leak main tube

  7. Pass80,148 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    80,148 miles
    Test number
    925842921529
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail80,145 miles (+400)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,145 miles
    Test number
    767151369436
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass79,745 miles (+490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,745 miles
    Test number
    399551009056
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass79,255 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    79,255 miles
    Test number
    962975844655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,246 miles (+440)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    79,246 miles
    Test number
    575130269248
    • AdvisorySlight blow on exhaust

  12. Pass78,806 miles (+1,673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    78,806 miles
    Test number
    806844294041
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass77,133 miles (+1)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    77,133 miles
    Test number
    765495913179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth outer sills been weld repaired in past. standard poor. still seem servicably strong
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has nail in it
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing early evidence of noise
    • NoteOffside front tyre has nail in it
    • NoteSmall blow from exhaust back box. cannot see hole. Maybe on top of box

  14. Fail77,132 miles (+4)3 failures4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,132 miles
    Test number
    926874813147
    • FailureFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth outer sills been weld repaired in past. standard poor. still seem servicably strong
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has nail in it
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing early evidence of noise
    • NoteOffside front tyre has nail in it
    • NoteSmall blow from exhaust back box. cannot see hole. Maybe on top of box

  15. Fail77,128 miles (+4,475)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,128 miles
    Test number
    306222713156
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass72,653 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    72,653 miles
    Test number
    806328212116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,645 miles (+14)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,645 miles
    Test number
    729694412181
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Fail72,631 miles (+4,804)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,631 miles
    Test number
    418017682049
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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 Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass67,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    67,827 miles
    Test number
    578439581000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail67,827 miles (+6,898)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,827 miles
    Test number
    915368581040
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass60,929 miles (+8,984)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    60,929 miles
    Test number
    652934080038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,945 miles (+7,360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    51,945 miles
    Test number
    831179479085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass44,585 miles (+5,337)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    44,585 miles
    Test number
    534332998082
    • 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 Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass39,248 miles (+4,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    39,248 miles
    Test number
    283592267020
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass34,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    34,712 miles
    Test number
    391706166005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail34,710 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,710 miles
    Test number
    350376566032
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Questions about T98 SPA

Does T98 SPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T98 SPA expired on 21 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T98 SPA?
The MOT on T98 SPA expired on 21 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T98 SPA done?
T98 SPA was recorded at 84,533 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2024, an average of 2,723 miles a year.
Has T98 SPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T98 SPA has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T98 SPA 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 T98 SPA find?
T98 SPA passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe moumt.

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