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Jeep CJ7

Blue · Petrol · 1978 · 5,900 cc

MFB 988MOT history

MFB 988 is a blue petrol Jeep CJ7 first used on 19 Sept 1978. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2024 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 51,978 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Mar 2024
Mileage
51,978 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2023
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
MFB 988
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Jeep
Model
CJ7
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1978
First used
19 Sept 1978
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

MFB 988 was last recorded at 51,978 miles on 6 Mar 2023, 130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Mar 2009: 48,409 miles, lower than 97,976 miles on 7 Jan 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
51,848 miles · 1 Apr 2020
Between the last two tests
130 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 51,978 miles
  • 2020 – 51,848 miles
  • 2018 – 51,740 miles
  • 2017 – 51,580 miles
  • 2016 – 51,344 miles
  • 2015 – 51,035 miles
  • 2013 – 50,785 miles
  • 2012 – 50,391 miles
  • 2011 – 49,640 miles
  • 2010 – 49,226 miles
  • 2009 – 48,409 miles
  • 2008 – 97,976 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,978 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes wire bound (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Brake pipes wire bound

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 7 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,978 miles (+130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    51,978 miles
    Test number
    783351005866
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes wire bound (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass51,848 miles (+108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    51,848 miles
    Test number
    128772265512
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass51,740 miles (+160)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    51,740 miles
    Test number
    373094505819
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes wire bound

  4. Pass51,580 miles (+236)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    51,580 miles
    Test number
    968518199811
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes wire bound
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower suspension ball joint has play

  5. Pass51,344 miles (+309)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    51,344 miles
    Test number
    524377812423
    • AdvisoryFront leaf spring bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside front track rod end slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower ball joint slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel bearing slight play

  6. Pass51,035 miles (+250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    51,035 miles
    Test number
    309525805081
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  7. Pass50,785 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    50,785 miles
    Test number
    317115113478
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteSlight corrosion offside rear sill

  8. Fail50,785 miles (+394)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,785 miles
    Test number
    647985813283
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteSlight corrosion offside rear sill

  9. Pass50,391 miles (+751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    50,391 miles
    Test number
    955619082197
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass49,640 miles (+414)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    49,640 miles
    Test number
    158774991474
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Pass49,226 miles (+817)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    49,226 miles
    Test number
    194996170484
    • NoteSteering box needs attention (slight play)
    • NoteWirebound brake pipes fitted

  12. Pass48,409 miles (-49,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    48,409 miles
    Test number
    983096469040
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass97,976 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    97,976 miles
    Test number
    774767908012
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about MFB 988

What vehicle is registration MFB 988 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MFB 988 on a blue petrol Jeep CJ7 first used on 19 Sept 1978. 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 MFB 988 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on MFB 988 expired on 5 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on MFB 988?
The MOT on MFB 988 expired on 5 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has MFB 988 done?
MFB 988 was recorded at 51,978 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2023.
Has MFB 988 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MFB 988 has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2013.
Has the mileage on MFB 988 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on MFB 988 find?
MFB 988 passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2023 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes wire bound; offside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play.

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