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Black · Petrol · 1958 · 1,500 cc

JFO 131MOT history

JFO 131 is a black petrol MG Roadster first used on 1 May 1995. Its MOT expired on 6 Apr 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 9,456 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Apr 2026
Mileage
9,456 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JFO 131
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
Roadster
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1958
First used
1 May 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

JFO 131 was last recorded at 9,456 miles on 7 Apr 2025, 275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
9,181 miles · 18 Jul 2017
Between the last two tests
275 miles
Average per year
287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 9,456 miles
  • 2017 – 9,181 miles
  • 2016 – 9,122 miles
  • 2015 – 8,764 miles
  • 2014 – 7,975 miles
  • 2013 – 7,621 miles
  • 2012 – 7,618 miles
  • 2011 – 7,038 miles
  • 2010 – 6,919 miles
  • 2008 – 5,426 miles
  • 2007 – 4,161 miles
  • 2006 – 4,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass9,456 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.

  • Oil leak

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Handbrake binding slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass9,456 miles (+275)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    9,456 miles
    Test number
    156040635673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass9,181 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    9,181 miles
    Test number
    935412473255
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Handbrake binding slightly
  3. Fail9,181 miles (+59)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,181 miles
    Test number
    519835785009
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Handbrake binding slightly
  4. Pass9,122 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    9,122 miles
    Test number
    455211912891
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  5. Fail9,117 miles (+353)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,117 miles
    Test number
    277255643191
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak bad
  6. Pass8,764 miles (+5)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    8,764 miles
    Test number
    979391475174
    • DangerousOil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
  7. Fail8,759 miles (+784)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,759 miles
    Test number
    445862255157
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
  8. Pass7,975 miles (+354)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    7,975 miles
    Test number
    678279834143
    • NoteOil filter leaking
    • NotePos.fuel tank leaking
  9. Pass7,621 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    7,621 miles
    Test number
    927965533180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass7,618 miles (+580)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    7,618 miles
    Test number
    159215712104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass7,038 miles (+14)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    7,038 miles
    Test number
    827112081077
    • NoteBoth front wishbone bushes perishing
  12. Fail7,024 miles (+105)8 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,024 miles
    Test number
    389521881078
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteBoth front wishbone bushes perishing
    • NoteHandbrake cable fouling fuel pipe
  13. Pass6,919 miles (+189)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    6,919 miles
    Test number
    191124170181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail6,730 miles (+1,304)2 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,730 miles
    Test number
    252006350472
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
    • FailureFront rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  15. Pass5,426 miles (+101)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    5,426 miles
    Test number
    501861188275
    • NoteO/s battery insecure
    • NoteSlight oil leak from o/s/r shocker unit
  16. Pass5,325 miles (+1,164)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    5,325 miles
    Test number
    190840258135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass4,161 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    4,161 miles
    Test number
    500697907108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass4,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    4,028 miles
    Test number
    364722236164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about JFO 131

What vehicle is registration JFO 131 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JFO 131 on a black petrol MG Roadster first used on 1 May 1995. 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 JFO 131 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on JFO 131 expired on 6 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on JFO 131?
The MOT on JFO 131 expired on 6 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has JFO 131 done?
JFO 131 was recorded at 9,456 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2025, an average of 287 miles a year.
Has JFO 131 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JFO 131 has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on JFO 131 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 JFO 131 find?
JFO 131 passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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