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MG MGF

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T5 OLBMOT history

T5 OLB is a black petrol MG MGF first used on 7 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Jun 2025 and it has passed 17 of 31 MOT tests, with 95,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jun 2025
Mileage
95,877 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2024
MOT tests
31
17 passed · 14 failed
Per year
1,709 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 OLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 OLB was last recorded at 95,877 miles on 5 Jun 2024, 379 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,498 miles · 8 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
379 miles
Average per year
1,709 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 95,877 miles
  • 2023 – 95,498 miles
  • 2022 – 95,309 miles
  • 2021 – 95,295 miles
  • 2019 – 95,100 miles
  • 2018 – 94,860 miles
  • 2016 – 94,660 miles
  • 2015 – 94,478 miles
  • 2014 – 94,339 miles
  • 2013 – 94,048 miles
  • 2012 – 93,725 miles
  • 2011 – 89,664 miles
  • 2010 – 89,631 miles
  • 2009 – 80,892 miles
  • 2008 – 76,821 miles
  • 2007 – 69,187 miles
  • 2006 – 64,584 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,877 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is 19 years old! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/16/82W (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is 19 years old! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2007–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,877 miles (+379)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    95,877 miles
    Test number
    323968278064
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is 19 years old! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/16/82W (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is 19 years old! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass95,498 miles (+189)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    95,498 miles
    Test number
    419890934980
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySmall exhaust leak at silencer.

  3. Pass95,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    95,309 miles
    Test number
    727489357479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail95,309 miles (+14)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,309 miles
    Test number
    750304095995
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass95,295 miles (+195)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    95,295 miles
    Test number
    140162846237
    • 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass95,100 miles (+240)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,100 miles
    Test number
    752886435082
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  7. Pass94,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    94,860 miles
    Test number
    150301299901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail94,860 miles (+200)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,860 miles
    Test number
    807129327579
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  9. Pass94,660 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    94,660 miles
    Test number
    700378336287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail94,657 miles (+179)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,657 miles
    Test number
    759346867353
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass94,478 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    94,478 miles
    Test number
    233456775172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail94,473 miles (+134)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,473 miles
    Test number
    225483475156
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass94,339 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    94,339 miles
    Test number
    719675974159
    • NoteHeavily undersealed under body

  14. Fail94,339 miles (+291)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,339 miles
    Test number
    339185674138
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHeavily undersealed under body

  15. Pass94,048 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    94,048 miles
    Test number
    958531973192
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail94,033 miles (+308)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,033 miles
    Test number
    886103463186
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnderside of car heavily undersealed

  17. Pass93,725 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    93,725 miles
    Test number
    649837172186
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail93,714 miles (+4,050)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,714 miles
    Test number
    136938662156
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass89,664 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    89,664 miles
    Test number
    658572731138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail89,661 miles (+30)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,661 miles
    Test number
    836001331168
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  21. Fail89,631 miles (+59)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,631 miles
    Test number
    891648620363
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEmissions test not completed due to engine over heating

  22. Fail89,572 miles (+8,680)9 failures9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,572 miles
    Test number
    422647820410
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded

  23. Pass80,892 miles (+4,071)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    80,892 miles
    Test number
    481009809489
    • NoteBoth front aim starting to obscure

  24. Pass76,821 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    76,821 miles
    Test number
    752462788267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Fail76,821 miles (+7,634)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,821 miles
    Test number
    411321888244
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass69,187 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    69,187 miles
    Test number
    483145287224
    • NoteBrake pipes heavily greased
    • NoteHandbrake travel suspect will eventually need cable

  27. Fail69,187 miles (+860)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,187 miles
    Test number
    581961887287
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass68,327 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    68,327 miles
    Test number
    674838747095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBrake efficiencies pass but could be better.

  29. Fail68,325 miles (+3,741)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,325 miles
    Test number
    932206647047
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  30. Pass64,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    64,584 miles
    Test number
    543984546075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail64,584 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,584 miles
    Test number
    274384546072
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T5 OLB

Does T5 OLB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T5 OLB expired on 7 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T5 OLB?
The MOT on T5 OLB expired on 7 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T5 OLB done?
T5 OLB was recorded at 95,877 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2024, an average of 1,709 miles a year.
Has T5 OLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 OLB has failed 14 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T5 OLB 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 T5 OLB find?
T5 OLB passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is 19 years old!; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 4 more.

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