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MG MGF

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T498 MBOMOT history

T498 MBO is a silver petrol MG MGF first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 80,746 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Nov 2025
Mileage
80,746 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,160 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T498 MBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T498 MBO was last recorded at 80,746 miles on 19 Nov 2024, 103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,643 miles · 17 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
103 miles
Average per year
1,160 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 80,746 miles
  • 2023 – 80,643 miles
  • 2022 – 80,539 miles
  • 2021 – 79,825 miles
  • 2020 – 79,112 miles
  • 2019 – 78,693 miles
  • 2018 – 78,022 miles
  • 2017 – 77,489 miles
  • 2016 – 72,764 miles
  • 2015 – 71,313 miles
  • 2014 – 70,336 miles
  • 2013 – 67,742 miles
  • 2012 – 67,100 miles
  • 2011 – 67,085 miles
  • 2010 – 64,357 miles
  • 2009 – 62,485 miles
  • 2008 – 60,654 miles
  • 2007 – 59,580 miles
  • 2006 – 59,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,746 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,746 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    80,746 miles
    Test number
    502880960578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,643 miles (+104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    80,643 miles
    Test number
    221927434471
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass80,539 miles (+714)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    80,539 miles
    Test number
    732693529446
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside washer jet weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass79,825 miles (+713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    79,825 miles
    Test number
    269551512420
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass79,112 miles (+419)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    79,112 miles
    Test number
    887064001952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,693 miles (+671)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,693 miles
    Test number
    122672808985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,022 miles (+533)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    78,022 miles
    Test number
    753610891644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,489 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    77,489 miles
    Test number
    193336132050
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail77,480 miles (+4,716)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,480 miles
    Test number
    627787452473
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass72,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    72,764 miles
    Test number
    682962584260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail72,764 miles (+1,451)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,764 miles
    Test number
    828076937343
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  12. Pass71,313 miles (+977)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    71,313 miles
    Test number
    976619765022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,336 miles (+2,594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    70,336 miles
    Test number
    265264664078
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  14. Pass67,742 miles (+642)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    67,742 miles
    Test number
    629582383022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass67,100 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    67,100 miles
    Test number
    898287312015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail67,095 miles (+10)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,095 miles
    Test number
    847273612042
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Fail67,085 miles (+2,728)2 dangerous2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,085 miles
    Test number
    127097211154
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteBoth side front anti roll bar mounting bushes worn
    • NoteBoth side rear lights slightly affected by indicators
    • NoteSigns rear brakes have been binding

  18. Pass64,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    64,357 miles
    Test number
    790342800120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail64,357 miles (+1,872)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,357 miles
    Test number
    354899590020
    • FailureNearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  20. Pass62,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    62,485 miles
    Test number
    214865909167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail62,485 miles (+1,831)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,485 miles
    Test number
    100564009113
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAIR BAG LIGHT ON
    • NoteBATTERY INSECURE
    • NoteO/S/&/N/S/FRONT DISCS WORN ON INNER FACES
    • NoteSLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING COLOUM

  22. Pass60,654 miles1 advisory8 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    60,654 miles
    Test number
    264194798095
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear trailing stabiliser bushes slight movement
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs corroded
    • NoteFront suspension low
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f steering arm play
    • NoteN/s/f tyre inner tread wearing low
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteO/s/f top arm ball joint slight play
    • NoteRear brake pads low

  23. Fail60,654 miles (+1,074)2 repaired1 advisory8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,654 miles
    Test number
    782364798031
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear trailing stabiliser bushes slight movement
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs corroded
    • NoteFront suspension low
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f steering arm play
    • NoteN/s/f tyre inner tread wearing low
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteO/s/f top arm ball joint slight play
    • NoteRear brake pads low

  24. Pass59,580 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    59,580 miles
    Test number
    274207107143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail59,555 miles (+234)1 dangerous10 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,555 miles
    Test number
    323526207121
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre damaged outer sidewall
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn inner shoulder
    • NoteSurface corrosion front sub frame and suspension

  26. Pass59,321 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    59,321 miles
    Test number
    592760256103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T498 MBO

Does T498 MBO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T498 MBO expired on 20 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T498 MBO?
The MOT on T498 MBO expired on 20 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T498 MBO done?
T498 MBO was recorded at 80,746 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2024, an average of 1,160 miles a year.
Has T498 MBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T498 MBO has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on T498 MBO 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 T498 MBO find?
T498 MBO passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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