Tornado Talisman

Purple · Petrol · 1962 · 1,498 cc

MBG 985MOT history

MBG 985 is a purple petrol Tornado Talisman first used on 16 Jul 1962. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2025 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 16,730 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2025
Mileage
16,730 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2024
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
592 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MBG 985
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Tornado
Model
Talisman
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1962
First used
16 Jul 1962
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

MBG 985 was last recorded at 16,730 miles on 23 Oct 2024, 1,762 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
14,968 miles · 21 Aug 2017
Between the last two tests
1,762 miles
Average per year
592 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 16,730 miles
  • 2017 – 14,968 miles
  • 2016 – 13,997 miles
  • 2015 – 13,371 miles
  • 2014 – 12,506 miles
  • 2013 – 11,843 miles
  • 2012 – 11,107 miles
  • 2011 – 9,934 miles
  • 2010 – 8,015 miles
  • 2009 – 7,782 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass16,730 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 Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

12 tests since 11 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass16,730 miles (+1,762)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    16,730 miles
    Test number
    627278455204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass14,968 miles (+971)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    14,968 miles
    Test number
    412552694691
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryCarburettor mounting rubbers perished
    • AdvisoryExhaust mountings cracked

  3. Pass13,997 miles (+626)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    13,997 miles
    Test number
    885742227407
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play kingpin (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both wishbones (2.4.G.2)

  4. Pass13,371 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    13,371 miles
    Test number
    162945721544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking

  5. Fail13,368 miles (+862)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,368 miles
    Test number
    678419015232
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  6. Pass12,506 miles (+663)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    12,506 miles
    Test number
    248627814222
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass11,843 miles (+736)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    11,843 miles
    Test number
    356823933471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  8. Pass11,107 miles (+1,173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    11,107 miles
    Test number
    957337332237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  9. Pass9,934 miles (+1,919)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    9,934 miles
    Test number
    555433341274
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteGear linkage cracked

  10. Pass8,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    8,015 miles
    Test number
    520570850202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail8,015 miles (+233)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,015 miles
    Test number
    440076840267
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  12. Pass7,782 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    7,782 miles
    Test number
    832544859273
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Questions about MBG 985

What vehicle is registration MBG 985 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MBG 985 on a purple petrol Tornado Talisman first used on 16 Jul 1962. 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 MBG 985 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on MBG 985 expired on 22 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on MBG 985?
The MOT on MBG 985 expired on 22 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has MBG 985 done?
MBG 985 was recorded at 16,730 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2024, an average of 592 miles a year.
Has MBG 985 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MBG 985 has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2015.
Has the mileage on MBG 985 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 MBG 985 find?
MBG 985 passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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