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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

EBW 850MOT history

EBW 850 is a blue petrol MG TF first used on 9 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 82,568 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
82,568 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
EBW 850
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
TF
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
9 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

EBW 850 was last recorded at 82,568 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,468 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
100 miles
Average per year
3,355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,568 miles
  • 2025 – 82,468 miles
  • 2024 – 82,265 miles
  • 2023 – 81,065 miles
  • 2022 – 77,609 miles
  • 2019 – 77,064 miles
  • 2018 – 76,277 miles
  • 2017 – 71,412 miles
  • 2016 – 64,628 miles
  • 2015 – 56,234 miles
  • 2014 – 55,308 miles
  • 2013 – 52,691 miles
  • 2012 – 52,254 miles
  • 2011 – 48,899 miles
  • 2010 – 39,397 miles
  • 2009 – 30,243 miles
  • 2008 – 22,095 miles
  • 2007 – 20,535 miles
  • 2006 – 15,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,568 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Vehicle has been stood

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,568 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    82,568 miles
    Test number
    530850626883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    82,468 miles
    Test number
    914233219103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail82,461 miles (+196)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,461 miles
    Test number
    302331755078
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass82,265 miles (+1,200)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    82,265 miles
    Test number
    680584790575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass81,065 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    81,065 miles
    Test number
    668039862996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Fail81,058 miles (+3,449)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,058 miles
    Test number
    942068073289
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass77,609 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    77,609 miles
    Test number
    747956385080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been stood

  8. Fail77,604 miles (+540)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,604 miles
    Test number
    715637955125
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been stood

  9. Pass77,064 miles (+787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,064 miles
    Test number
    110846870775
    • AdvisoryStandard seatbelts condition fine 4point racing harness mountings appear incorrect.

  10. Pass76,277 miles (+4,865)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    76,277 miles
    Test number
    742488216770
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing unevenly & low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass71,412 miles (+6,784)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    71,412 miles
    Test number
    677425928835
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both front most (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass64,628 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    64,628 miles
    Test number
    612009029319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail64,588 miles (+8,354)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,588 miles
    Test number
    643345104479
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

  14. Pass56,234 miles (+926)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    56,234 miles
    Test number
    835926555149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,308 miles (+2,617)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    55,308 miles
    Test number
    436606944039
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear upper hub ball joint has a large amount of play
    • NoteOffside rear upper hub ball joint has some play

  16. Pass52,691 miles (+437)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    52,691 miles
    Test number
    168815943021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,254 miles (+3,355)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    52,254 miles
    Test number
    138056442366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteFront windscreen wipers smearing during operation
    • NoteNearside rear hub upper ball joint has slight play
    • NoteOffside rear hub upper ball joint has slight play

  18. Pass48,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    48,899 miles
    Test number
    768707941308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,899 miles (+9,502)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,899 miles
    Test number
    857787641375
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass39,397 miles (+9,154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    39,397 miles
    Test number
    910113290262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass30,243 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    30,243 miles
    Test number
    254920209393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail30,227 miles (+8,132)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,227 miles
    Test number
    403077899234
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  23. Pass22,095 miles (+1,560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    22,095 miles
    Test number
    850688288247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass20,535 miles (+4,779)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    20,535 miles
    Test number
    191185227228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    15,756 miles
    Test number
    373025836269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about EBW 850

What vehicle is registration EBW 850 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show EBW 850 on a blue petrol MG TF first used on 9 Sept 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 EBW 850 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on EBW 850 is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on EBW 850?
The MOT on EBW 850 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 EBW 850 done?
EBW 850 was recorded at 82,568 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 3,355 miles a year.
Has EBW 850 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. EBW 850 has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on EBW 850 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 EBW 850 find?
EBW 850 passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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