MG MGF
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc
T408 BJWMOT history
T408 BJW is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 82,864 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 82,864 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,817 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T408 BJW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MG
- Model
- MGF
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T408 BJW was last recorded at 82,864 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 6 Sept 2013: 62,040 miles, lower than 612,208 miles on 4 Mar 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 82,844 miles · 18 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 20 miles
- Average per year
- 1,817 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 82,864 miles
- 2022 – 82,822 miles
- 2020 – 82,743 miles
- 2019 – 77,431 miles
- 2017 – 70,371 miles
- 2016 – 64,710 miles
- 2015 – 64,193 miles
- 2014 – 63,241 miles
- 2013 – 62,046 miles
- 2011 – 612,208 miles
- 2010 – 60,618 miles
- 2009 – 57,420 miles
- 2008 – 54,647 miles
- 2007 – 50,911 miles
- 2006 – 45,876 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass82,864 miles
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
22 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,864 miles (+20)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 82,864 miles
- Test number
- 191541213230
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail82,844 miles (+22)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,844 miles
- Test number
- 803879379301
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass82,822 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 82,822 miles
- Test number
- 766395879750
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,822 miles (+79)4 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,822 miles
- Test number
- 820838409938
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake performance not tested Wheel excessively binding, carrying out RBT may cause further damage. (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Pass82,743 miles (+170)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 82,743 miles
- Test number
- 477281177143
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail82,573 miles (+5,142)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,573 miles
- Test number
- 199174982804
- MajorNearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass77,431 miles (+2)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 77,431 miles
- Test number
- 896608722770
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail77,429 miles (+7,058)1 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,429 miles
- Test number
- 609581859720
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass70,371 miles (+5,661)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 70,371 miles
- Test number
- 910526029251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,710 miles (+517)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 64,710 miles
- Test number
- 307127714134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,193 miles (+952)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 64,193 miles
- Test number
- 398848605715
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,241 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 63,241 miles
- Test number
- 806362164251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,238 miles (+1,192)3 dangerous1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,238 miles
- Test number
- 988920564205
- DangerousElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass62,046 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 62,046 miles
- Test number
- 866672463295
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail62,040 miles (-550,168)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,040 miles
- Test number
- 696439343269
- DangerousFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass612,208 miles (+551,590)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 612,208 miles
- Test number
- 489263361080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,618 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 60,618 miles
- Test number
- 794937350063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,618 miles (+3,198)2 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,618 miles
- Test number
- 591746550097
- DangerousOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass57,420 miles (+2,773)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 57,420 miles
- Test number
- 852613269099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,647 miles (+3,736)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 54,647 miles
- Test number
- 281978558012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,911 miles (+5,035)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 50,911 miles
- Test number
- 514607447024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,876 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 45,876 miles
- Test number
- 282516846008
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Questions about T408 BJW
- Does T408 BJW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T408 BJW is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T408 BJW?
- The MOT on T408 BJW is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T408 BJW done?
- T408 BJW was recorded at 82,864 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 1,817 miles a year.
- Has T408 BJW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T408 BJW has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on T408 BJW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Sept 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T408 BJW find?
- T408 BJW passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play.
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