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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

LX02 RBOMOT history

LX02 RBO is a blue petrol MG TF first used on 28 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 7 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 110,238 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 7 May 2026
Mileage
110,238 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,012 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX02 RBO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MG
Model
TF
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 May 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX02 RBO was last recorded at 110,238 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 718 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,520 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
718 miles
Average per year
4,012 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,238 miles
  • 2025 – 109,520 miles
  • 2022 – 109,503 miles
  • 2021 – 106,091 miles
  • 2019 – 101,359 miles
  • 2018 – 99,056 miles
  • 2017 – 98,794 miles
  • 2015 – 95,836 miles
  • 2014 – 80,354 miles
  • 2013 – 69,940 miles
  • 2012 – 44,486 miles
  • 2011 – 42,663 miles
  • 2010 – 41,257 miles
  • 2008 – 38,157 miles
  • 2007 – 35,190 miles
  • 2006 – 31,608 miles
  • 2005 – 25,573 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail110,238 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2005–2015

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail110,238 miles (+718)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,238 miles
    Test number
    298444399211
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass109,520 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    109,520 miles
    Test number
    797931343284
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail109,503 miles (+3,412)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,503 miles
    Test number
    746491999132
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass106,091 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    106,091 miles
    Test number
    514663726877
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail106,076 miles (+4,717)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,076 miles
    Test number
    879084921422
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass101,359 miles (+2,303)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    101,359 miles
    Test number
    810831987333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,056 miles (+262)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    99,056 miles
    Test number
    923872681303
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass98,794 miles (+2,958)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    98,794 miles
    Test number
    361160024083
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass95,836 miles (+450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    95,836 miles
    Test number
    196580185199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail95,386 miles (+15,032)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,386 miles
    Test number
    648947365192
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass80,354 miles (+98)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    80,354 miles
    Test number
    599796054154
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail80,256 miles (+10,316)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,256 miles
    Test number
    715920954134
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass69,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    69,940 miles
    Test number
    885275773192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail69,940 miles (+25,454)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,940 miles
    Test number
    946568863135
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive 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)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  15. Pass44,486 miles (+1,823)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    44,486 miles
    Test number
    108537772134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,663 miles (+1,406)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    42,663 miles
    Test number
    848911871137
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteOffside front brake disc corroded on inner surface

  17. Fail41,257 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,257 miles
    Test number
    221359470429
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass41,257 miles (+3,100)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    41,257 miles
    Test number
    361169570181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail38,157 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,157 miles
    Test number
    191915748212
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front brake disc corroded on inner edge

  20. Pass38,157 miles (+2,967)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    38,157 miles
    Test number
    462485748208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front brake disc corroded on inner edge

  21. Pass35,190 miles (+3,582)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    35,190 miles
    Test number
    250033687169
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteClutch pedal anti slip pad missing

  22. Pass31,608 miles (+6,035)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    31,608 miles
    Test number
    123006886147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass25,573 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    25,573 miles
    Test number
    444259085195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LX02 RBO

Does LX02 RBO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX02 RBO expired on 7 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX02 RBO?
The MOT on LX02 RBO expired on 7 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX02 RBO done?
LX02 RBO was recorded at 110,238 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 4,012 miles a year.
Has LX02 RBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX02 RBO has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LX02 RBO 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 LX02 RBO find?
LX02 RBO failed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 5 major defects: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits, and 2 more.

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