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MG TF

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

1968 JTMOT history

1968 JT is a red petrol MG TF first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 27,267 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
27,267 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
286 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1968 JT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
TF
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1968 JT was last recorded at 27,267 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 293 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jun 2009: 24,614 miles, lower than 240,040 miles on 17 Mar 2008.
  • 17 Oct 2024: 26,973 miles, lower than 32,161 miles on 26 Apr 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
26,974 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
293 miles
Average per year
286 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 27,267 miles
  • 2025 – 26,974 miles
  • 2024 – 26,973 miles
  • 2021 – 32,161 miles
  • 2020 – 32,131 miles
  • 2019 – 32,007 miles
  • 2018 – 31,304 miles
  • 2017 – 29,043 miles
  • 2016 – 28,617 miles
  • 2015 – 28,287 miles
  • 2013 – 27,482 miles
  • 2011 – 27,336 miles
  • 2010 – 26,020 miles
  • 2009 – 24,614 miles
  • 2008 – 240,040 miles
  • 2006 – 21,484 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,267 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass27,267 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    27,267 miles
    Test number
    320306417093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail27,267 miles (+293)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,267 miles
    Test number
    185972426653
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass26,974 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    26,974 miles
    Test number
    420238004809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail26,973 miles (-5,188)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,973 miles
    Test number
    726790122459
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass32,161 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    32,161 miles
    Test number
    578821241736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass32,131 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    32,131 miles
    Test number
    262955845839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass32,007 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    32,007 miles
    Test number
    426314500078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail32,007 miles (+703)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,007 miles
    Test number
    695324562130
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass31,304 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    31,304 miles
    Test number
    363269922561
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail31,304 miles (+2,261)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,304 miles
    Test number
    977112858268
    • DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking calaper (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass29,043 miles (+426)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    29,043 miles
    Test number
    106588406833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,617 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    28,617 miles
    Test number
    795345720192
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail28,617 miles (+330)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,617 miles
    Test number
    268743234898
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass28,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    28,287 miles
    Test number
    366848125041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail28,287 miles (+805)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,287 miles
    Test number
    387421325083
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Pass27,482 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    27,482 miles
    Test number
    175773243322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,336 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    27,336 miles
    Test number
    385918321400
    • NoteBoth rear tyres inner wall cracked

  18. Fail27,336 miles (+1,316)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,336 miles
    Test number
    819237421294
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres inner wall cracked

  19. Pass26,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    26,020 miles
    Test number
    264994610209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail26,020 miles (+1,406)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,020 miles
    Test number
    730644710215
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass24,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    24,614 miles
    Test number
    672007779108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,614 miles (-215,426)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,614 miles
    Test number
    602416179176
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass240,040 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    240,040 miles
    Test number
    444847278044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail24,040 miles (+2,556)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,040 miles
    Test number
    190307478410
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass21,484 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    21,484 miles
    Test number
    352845126123
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about 1968 JT

What vehicle is registration 1968 JT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1968 JT on a red petrol MG TF first used on 1 Mar 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1968 JT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1968 JT is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1968 JT?
The MOT on 1968 JT is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1968 JT done?
1968 JT was recorded at 27,267 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 286 miles a year.
Has 1968 JT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1968 JT has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on 1968 JT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 25 Jun 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 1968 JT find?
1968 JT passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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