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MG TF

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

S30 PBEMOT history

S30 PBE is a grey petrol MG TF first used on 27 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 68,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
68,362 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,773 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 PBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
TF
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 PBE was last recorded at 68,362 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 811 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Feb 2017: 59,623 miles, lower than 90,334 miles on 16 Jan 2017.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
67,551 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
811 miles
Average per year
1,773 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,362 miles
  • 2025 – 67,551 miles
  • 2024 – 67,303 miles
  • 2023 – 66,420 miles
  • 2022 – 61,936 miles
  • 2021 – 61,936 miles
  • 2020 – 59,704 miles
  • 2017 – 59,623 miles
  • 2011 – 58,796 miles
  • 2010 – 54,776 miles
  • 2009 – 54,438 miles
  • 2008 – 49,018 miles
  • 2006 – 37,189 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,362 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ston chip + crack

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,362 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    68,362 miles
    Test number
    729210347801
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail68,362 miles (+811)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,362 miles
    Test number
    154604677035
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass67,551 miles (+9)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    67,551 miles
    Test number
    436885970129
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ston chip + crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail67,542 miles (+239)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,542 miles
    Test number
    821829467823
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ston chip + crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass67,303 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    67,303 miles
    Test number
    371376551381
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail67,301 miles (+881)7 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,301 miles
    Test number
    194973821594
    • 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))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass66,420 miles (+150)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    66,420 miles
    Test number
    475075139148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo reverse lights

  8. Fail66,270 miles (+4,334)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,270 miles
    Test number
    718194234672
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo reverse lights

  9. Pass61,936 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    61,936 miles
    Test number
    329167286190
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play inner end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear reverse light inop

  10. Pass61,936 miles (+2,232)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    61,936 miles
    Test number
    671871425720
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass59,704 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    59,704 miles
    Test number
    858216621364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail59,704 miles (+81)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,704 miles
    Test number
    990077179135
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass59,623 miles (-30,711)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    59,623 miles
    Test number
    537443893871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,334 miles (+31,538)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    90,334 miles
    Test number
    150680920674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,796 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    58,796 miles
    Test number
    659534451176
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

  16. Fail58,796 miles (+4,020)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,796 miles
    Test number
    977203851152
    • 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)

  17. Pass54,776 miles (+338)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    54,776 miles
    Test number
    711903250121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,438 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    54,438 miles
    Test number
    640014279115
    • NoteFront and rear discs corroded

  19. Fail54,438 miles (+5,420)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,438 miles
    Test number
    312094279182
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront and rear discs corroded

  20. Pass49,018 miles (+11,829)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    49,018 miles
    Test number
    131089108432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,189 miles (+4,748)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    37,189 miles
    Test number
    691175726389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,441 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    32,441 miles
    Test number
    193596966086
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about S30 PBE

Does S30 PBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 PBE is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S30 PBE?
The MOT on S30 PBE is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S30 PBE done?
S30 PBE was recorded at 68,362 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 1,773 miles a year.
Has S30 PBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 PBE has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S30 PBE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Feb 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S30 PBE find?
S30 PBE passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: central front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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