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MG MGF

Purple · Petrol · 1997 · 1,796 cc

B5 VJPMOT history

B5 VJP is a purple petrol MG MGF first used on 20 Mar 1997. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 105,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
105,508 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B5 VJP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
20 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B5 VJP was last recorded at 105,508 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,508 miles · 29 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,508 miles
  • 2025 – 104,245 miles
  • 2024 – 101,684 miles
  • 2023 – 97,924 miles
  • 2022 – 96,272 miles
  • 2020 – 96,229 miles
  • 2019 – 96,166 miles
  • 2018 – 95,709 miles
  • 2017 – 94,046 miles
  • 2016 – 92,802 miles
  • 2015 – 92,060 miles
  • 2014 – 90,474 miles
  • 2013 – 88,797 miles
  • 2012 – 87,145 miles
  • 2011 – 85,106 miles
  • 2010 – 80,630 miles
  • 2009 – 76,339 miles
  • 2008 – 69,811 miles
  • 2007 – 62,818 miles
  • 2006 – 61,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,508 miles
  • AdvisoryHeavily undersealedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

32 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,508 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    105,508 miles
    Test number
    263600465659
    • AdvisoryHeavily undersealed

  2. Fail105,508 miles (+1,263)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,508 miles
    Test number
    968061411321
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeavily undersealed

  3. Pass104,245 miles (+2,561)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    104,245 miles
    Test number
    733683735557
    • AdvisoryHeavily undersealed

  4. Pass101,684 miles (+3,760)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    101,684 miles
    Test number
    644609250497
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeavily undersealed

  5. Pass97,924 miles (+1,652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    97,924 miles
    Test number
    962967260719
    • AdvisorySURFACE CORROSION TO OUTER SILLS

  6. Pass96,272 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    96,272 miles
    Test number
    849052969260
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail96,268 miles (+39)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,268 miles
    Test number
    820340331437
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass96,229 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    96,229 miles
    Test number
    581511224861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion developing to front and rear subframes and components

  9. Fail96,226 miles (+60)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,226 miles
    Test number
    432449997902
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion developing to front and rear subframes and components

  10. Pass96,166 miles (+457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    96,166 miles
    Test number
    572038973190
    • AdvisoryCorrosion developing to rear subframe

  11. Pass95,709 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    95,709 miles
    Test number
    761763420776
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail95,696 miles (+1,650)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,696 miles
    Test number
    837312427689
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass94,046 miles (+1,244)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    94,046 miles
    Test number
    287364992185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion developing to front subframe and components

  14. Pass92,802 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    92,802 miles
    Test number
    851074403798
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to front and rear subframes ,suspension and components

  15. Fail92,802 miles (+742)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,802 miles
    Test number
    512966670295
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to front and rear subframes ,suspension and components

  16. Pass92,060 miles (+1,586)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    92,060 miles
    Test number
    546232715102
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass90,474 miles (+1,677)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    90,474 miles
    Test number
    137401324155
    • NoteGeneral underbody corrosion developing to chassis and sus[ension components

  18. Pass88,797 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    88,797 miles
    Test number
    945264413181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail88,795 miles (+1,650)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,795 miles
    Test number
    757793713131
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  20. Pass87,145 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    87,145 miles
    Test number
    295944912485
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail87,135 miles (+2,029)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,135 miles
    Test number
    946563102103
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass85,106 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    85,106 miles
    Test number
    227701801143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail85,098 miles (+4,468)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,098 miles
    Test number
    186625391054
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  24. Pass80,630 miles (+206)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    80,630 miles
    Test number
    160086450448
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle dirty

  25. Fail80,424 miles (+4,085)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,424 miles
    Test number
    372372640028
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle dirty

  26. Pass76,339 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    76,339 miles
    Test number
    731295239094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  27. Fail76,339 miles (+6,528)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,339 miles
    Test number
    810074239022
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  28. Pass69,811 miles (+13)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    69,811 miles
    Test number
    361334348050
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSlight deterioration on n/s headlight reflector

  29. Fail69,798 miles (+6,980)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,798 miles
    Test number
    872559138086
    • FailureHeadlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteADV: both front flexy hoses, metal ends slightly rusty
    • NoteADV: both rear upper ball joints slight play

  30. Pass62,818 miles (+1,212)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    62,818 miles
    Test number
    710206347099
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOffside head lamp aim/patturn poor
    • NoteRattle in cat?

  31. Pass61,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    61,606 miles
    Test number
    584252786061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail61,606 miles3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,606 miles
    Test number
    794470686014
    • FailureNearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about B5 VJP

Does B5 VJP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B5 VJP is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on B5 VJP?
The MOT on B5 VJP is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B5 VJP done?
B5 VJP was recorded at 105,508 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 2,156 miles a year.
Has B5 VJP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B5 VJP has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on B5 VJP 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 B5 VJP find?
B5 VJP passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: heavily undersealed.

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