MG logo

MG MGF

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 1,796 cc

P490 DBVMOT history

P490 DBV is a green petrol MG MGF first used on 16 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 87,884 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2025
Mileage
87,884 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2024
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
816 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for P490 DBV in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
P490 DBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
16 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

P490 DBV was last recorded at 87,884 miles on 23 Sept 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,881 miles · 11 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 87,884 miles
  • 2023 – 87,575 miles
  • 2022 – 87,396 miles
  • 2021 – 87,157 miles
  • 2020 – 87,086 miles
  • 2019 – 86,952 miles
  • 2018 – 86,627 miles
  • 2017 – 86,460 miles
  • 2016 – 85,885 miles
  • 2015 – 85,361 miles
  • 2014 – 84,187 miles
  • 2013 – 82,974 miles
  • 2012 – 82,012 miles
  • 2011 – 80,571 miles
  • 2010 – 78,904 miles
  • 2009 – 77,248 miles
  • 2008 – 76,071 miles
  • 2007 – 75,009 miles
  • 2006 – 72,901 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,884 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Offside Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

32 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,884 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    87,884 miles
    Test number
    200315105685
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  2. Fail87,881 miles (+306)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,881 miles
    Test number
    785326968871
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  3. Pass87,575 miles (+179)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    87,575 miles
    Test number
    931746806514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass87,396 miles (+239)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    87,396 miles
    Test number
    758047692132
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear metal clutch pipe severely corroded

  5. Pass87,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    87,157 miles
    Test number
    987369889717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail87,157 miles (+71)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,157 miles
    Test number
    988503625783
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass87,086 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    87,086 miles
    Test number
    427387819571
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail87,084 miles (+132)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,084 miles
    Test number
    722722002194
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass86,952 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    86,952 miles
    Test number
    493445624261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail86,950 miles (+323)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,950 miles
    Test number
    271141295132
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass86,627 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    86,627 miles
    Test number
    807065612256
    • 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)

  12. Fail86,625 miles (+165)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,625 miles
    Test number
    756918906638
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass86,460 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    86,460 miles
    Test number
    946161461862
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail86,460 miles (+575)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,460 miles
    Test number
    845855967250
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass85,885 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    85,885 miles
    Test number
    435634557215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail85,866 miles (+505)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,866 miles
    Test number
    889696612322
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass85,361 miles (+1,174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    85,361 miles
    Test number
    135238915142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass84,187 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    84,187 miles
    Test number
    227783634147
    • NoteOffside front tyre is worn to inner edge and has some superficial cracking

  19. Fail84,187 miles (+1,213)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,187 miles
    Test number
    449733834193
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front tyre is worn to inner edge and has some superficial cracking

  20. Pass82,974 miles (+962)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    82,974 miles
    Test number
    396910123132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  21. Pass82,012 miles (+1,441)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    82,012 miles
    Test number
    319091532146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass80,571 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    80,571 miles
    Test number
    666230331110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail80,505 miles (+1,601)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,505 miles
    Test number
    806391011160
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteAdvise front offside wiper blade split

  24. Pass78,904 miles (+1,656)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    78,904 miles
    Test number
    332082310109
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteTracking

  25. Pass77,248 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2010
    Odometer
    77,248 miles
    Test number
    973696829100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail77,224 miles (+1,153)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,224 miles
    Test number
    382672329192
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass76,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    76,071 miles
    Test number
    753033238149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail76,071 miles (+1,062)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,071 miles
    Test number
    531043538112
    • FailureSteering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteWiper blades starting to smear.

  29. Pass75,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    75,009 miles
    Test number
    551278727161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail75,009 miles (+2,108)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,009 miles
    Test number
    852668527177
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

  31. Pass72,901 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    72,901 miles
    Test number
    312367936136
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  32. Fail72,901 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,901 miles
    Test number
    594227036134
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Questions about P490 DBV

Does P490 DBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P490 DBV expired on 22 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P490 DBV?
The MOT on P490 DBV expired on 22 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P490 DBV done?
P490 DBV was recorded at 87,884 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2024, an average of 816 miles a year.
Has P490 DBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P490 DBV has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on P490 DBV 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 P490 DBV find?
P490 DBV passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside seat belt buckle slightly damaged.

Related registrations

Browse all P490 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.