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Alfa Romeo 147

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LB57 MGBMOT history

LB57 MGB is a blue diesel Alfa Romeo 147 first used on 8 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 112,403 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2026
Mileage
112,403 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,040 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 MGB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
147
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 MGB was last recorded at 112,403 miles on 12 Mar 2025, 9,317 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,086 miles · 12 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
9,317 miles
Average per year
6,040 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,403 miles
  • 2024 – 103,086 miles
  • 2023 – 92,379 miles
  • 2021 – 87,342 miles
  • 2020 – 83,177 miles
  • 2019 – 75,567 miles
  • 2018 – 71,378 miles
  • 2017 – 65,890 miles
  • 2016 – 59,887 miles
  • 2015 – 55,606 miles
  • 2014 – 47,908 miles
  • 2013 – 47,212 miles
  • 2012 – 41,153 miles
  • 2011 – 26,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,403 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.

  • Front Sub-frame very rusty and corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,403 miles (+9,317)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    112,403 miles
    Test number
    279517105636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass103,086 miles (+10,707)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    103,086 miles
    Test number
    400808388070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass92,379 miles (+5,037)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    92,379 miles
    Test number
    747559092615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass87,342 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    87,342 miles
    Test number
    404270581483
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame very rusty and corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail87,340 miles (+4,163)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,340 miles
    Test number
    876684843969
    • MajorFuel system component leaking Fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame very rusty and corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass83,177 miles (+7,610)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    83,177 miles
    Test number
    902163188284
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft sill (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass75,567 miles (+4,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    75,567 miles
    Test number
    255027454435
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass71,378 miles (+5,488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    71,378 miles
    Test number
    149984664557
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  9. Pass65,890 miles (+6,003)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    65,890 miles
    Test number
    659323350569
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front sub frame severe in places
    • AdvisoryHand brake cable ends & supports poor
    • AdvisoryN/s/door handle broken but still works to open door
    • AdvisoryN/s/r seat belt not checked child seat fitted
    • AdvisoryO/s inner rack end slight play
    • AdvisoryO/s/r upper seatbelt panel loose
    • AdvisoryPlay & lift in o/s/lower ball joint
    • AdvisorySlight play & movement in o/s/top suspension mounting
    • AdvisoryWipers noisy & juddery

  10. Pass59,887 miles (+4,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    59,887 miles
    Test number
    665783017911
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass55,606 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    55,606 miles
    Test number
    219534775164
    • NotePlay in both rear shocker mountings
    • NotePlay in os steering assembly
    • NoteSlight play in both bottom balljoints

  12. Fail55,606 miles (+7,698)2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,606 miles
    Test number
    325864375188
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NotePlay in both rear shocker mountings
    • NotePlay in os steering assembly
    • NoteSlight play in both bottom balljoints

  13. Pass47,908 miles (+696)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    47,908 miles
    Test number
    257684974185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,212 miles (+6,059)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    47,212 miles
    Test number
    887371363390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,153 miles (+6,974)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    41,153 miles
    Test number
    456385152469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    34,179 miles
    Test number
    585115502064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail34,179 miles (+7,438)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,179 miles
    Test number
    196555402021
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Fail26,741 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,741 miles
    Test number
    649345601020
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass26,741 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    26,741 miles
    Test number
    816205501097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB57 MGB

Does LB57 MGB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 MGB expired on 12 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 MGB?
The MOT on LB57 MGB expired on 12 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 MGB done?
LB57 MGB was recorded at 112,403 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2025, an average of 6,040 miles a year.
Has LB57 MGB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 MGB has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LB57 MGB 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 LB57 MGB find?
LB57 MGB passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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