MG TF
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc
987 BGXMOT history
987 BGX is a silver petrol MG TF first used on 6 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 42,368 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 42,368 mi
- At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 924 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 987 BGX
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- MG
- Model
- TF
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 6 Apr 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
987 BGX was last recorded at 42,368 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 341 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 42,027 miles · 17 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 341 miles
- Average per year
- 924 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 42,368 miles
- 2025 – 42,027 miles
- 2024 – 41,437 miles
- 2023 – 41,066 miles
- 2022 – 40,805 miles
- 2021 – 40,278 miles
- 2020 – 39,666 miles
- 2019 – 39,313 miles
- 2018 – 38,737 miles
- 2017 – 38,152 miles
- 2016 – 37,792 miles
- 2015 – 37,110 miles
- 2014 – 35,558 miles
- 2013 – 33,687 miles
- 2012 – 32,316 miles
- 2011 – 32,039 miles
- 2010 – 31,313 miles
- 2009 – 30,378 miles
- 2008 – 29,692 miles
- 2007 – 28,045 miles
- 2006 – 24,144 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass42,368 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Full MOT history
26 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass42,368 miles (+341)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 42,368 miles
- Test number
- 718692499889
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass42,027 miles (+590)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 42,027 miles
- Test number
- 879853920595
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,437 miles (+371)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 41,437 miles
- Test number
- 298331264770
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue over front of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass41,066 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 41,066 miles
- Test number
- 362469549190
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail41,066 miles (+261)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,066 miles
- Test number
- 337374449132
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass40,805 miles (+527)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 40,805 miles
- Test number
- 894613029509
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Pass40,278 miles (+612)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 40,278 miles
- Test number
- 368352088603
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass39,666 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 39,666 miles
- Test number
- 273951334018
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySlight oil loss on engine
Fail39,666 miles (+353)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,666 miles
- Test number
- 738070978155
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySlight oil loss on engine
Pass39,313 miles (+576)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 39,313 miles
- Test number
- 463506876997
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,737 miles (+585)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 38,737 miles
- Test number
- 236699373860
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,152 miles (+360)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 38,152 miles
- Test number
- 588968358305
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass37,792 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 37,792 miles
- Test number
- 844014335312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,792 miles (+682)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,792 miles
- Test number
- 489979611253
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
Pass37,110 miles (+1,552)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 37,110 miles
- Test number
- 918535985050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,558 miles (+1,871)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 35,558 miles
- Test number
- 748879674031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,687 miles (+1,371)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 33,687 miles
- Test number
- 195839473092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,316 miles (+277)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 32,316 miles
- Test number
- 137018282486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,039 miles (+726)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 32,039 miles
- Test number
- 619972321215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,313 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 31,313 miles
- Test number
- 414137410203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,313 miles (+935)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,313 miles
- Test number
- 892787410268
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass30,378 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 30,378 miles
- Test number
- 241771019246
- 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)
Fail30,378 miles (+686)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,378 miles
- Test number
- 642151319264
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- 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)
Pass29,692 miles (+1,647)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 29,692 miles
- Test number
- 351266928222
- 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)
Pass28,045 miles (+3,901)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 28,045 miles
- Test number
- 612958727296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,144 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 24,144 miles
- Test number
- 971340486129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 987 BGX
- What vehicle is registration 987 BGX currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 987 BGX on a silver petrol MG TF first used on 6 Apr 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 987 BGX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 987 BGX is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 987 BGX?
- The MOT on 987 BGX is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 987 BGX done?
- 987 BGX was recorded at 42,368 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 924 miles a year.
- Has 987 BGX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 987 BGX has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on 987 BGX 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 987 BGX find?
- 987 BGX passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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