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MG MGF

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

K40 CBJMOT history

K40 CBJ is a grey petrol MG MGF first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 76,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
76,943 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,454 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 CBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 CBJ was last recorded at 76,943 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 2,360 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,583 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,360 miles
Average per year
1,454 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,943 miles
  • 2025 – 74,583 miles
  • 2024 – 73,664 miles
  • 2023 – 71,377 miles
  • 2022 – 66,657 miles
  • 2021 – 66,616 miles
  • 2018 – 65,763 miles
  • 2017 – 62,680 miles
  • 2016 – 59,990 miles
  • 2015 – 57,961 miles
  • 2014 – 54,298 miles
  • 2013 – 54,168 miles
  • 2011 – 53,807 miles
  • 2010 – 52,777 miles
  • 2009 – 51,781 miles
  • 2008 – 51,464 miles
  • 2007 – 49,502 miles
  • 2006 – 48,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,943 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.

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake servo defective or ineffective

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,943 miles (+2,360)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    76,943 miles
    Test number
    350041413955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,583 miles (+919)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    74,583 miles
    Test number
    947444192789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,664 miles (+2,287)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    73,664 miles
    Test number
    490935135625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,377 miles (+4,720)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    71,377 miles
    Test number
    173197497613
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant stain down back of engine. Steel cross pipe seeping? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass66,657 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    66,657 miles
    Test number
    844628155232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail66,632 miles (+16)1 dangerous11 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,632 miles
    Test number
    631222158192
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorElectronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension level very low

  7. Fail66,616 miles (+853)4 dangerous8 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,616 miles
    Test number
    644627685367
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded o/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass65,763 miles (+3,083)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    65,763 miles
    Test number
    929302866759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,680 miles (+2,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    62,680 miles
    Test number
    514737985252
    • AdvisoryFRONT SCREEN DAMAGED BUT PASSABLE AT TIME OF TEST

  10. Pass59,990 miles (+2,029)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    59,990 miles
    Test number
    852394985551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,961 miles (+3,663)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    57,961 miles
    Test number
    248260105118
    • NoteFront screen

  12. Pass54,298 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    54,298 miles
    Test number
    856401444071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail54,168 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,168 miles
    Test number
    486263743007
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass54,168 miles (+361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    54,168 miles
    Test number
    765203743058
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass53,807 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    53,807 miles
    Test number
    559383391255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail53,798 miles (+1,021)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,798 miles
    Test number
    325168471212
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass52,777 miles (+996)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    52,777 miles
    Test number
    374949540201
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  18. Pass51,781 miles (+8)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    51,781 miles
    Test number
    742043139210
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteLight corrosion ft brake pipes
    • NoteLight corrosion o/s/r lower
    • NoteSuspension low

  19. Fail51,773 miles (+309)3 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,773 miles
    Test number
    570430739291
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteLight corrosion ft brake pipes
    • NoteLight corrosion o/s/r lower
    • NoteSuspension low

  20. Pass51,464 miles (+85)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    51,464 miles
    Test number
    660583958299
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront inner disc faces, reduced contact area.
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail51,379 miles (+1,877)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,379 miles
    Test number
    332925248411
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront inner disc faces, reduced contact area.
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass49,502 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    49,502 miles
    Test number
    113035057232
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail49,502 miles (+1,356)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,502 miles
    Test number
    620424757269
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass48,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    48,146 miles
    Test number
    864212226249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail48,146 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,146 miles
    Test number
    114021526231
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about K40 CBJ

Does K40 CBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 CBJ is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 CBJ?
The MOT on K40 CBJ is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 CBJ done?
K40 CBJ was recorded at 76,943 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 1,454 miles a year.
Has K40 CBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 CBJ has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on K40 CBJ 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 K40 CBJ find?
K40 CBJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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