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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T854 MBJMOT history

T854 MBJ is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 14 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 72,755 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jan 2024
Mileage
72,755 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2024
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,383 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T854 MBJ
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
14 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T854 MBJ was last recorded at 72,755 miles on 11 Jan 2024, 236 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,519 miles · 17 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
236 miles
Average per year
1,383 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 72,755 miles
  • 2023 – 72,519 miles
  • 2022 – 71,999 miles
  • 2020 – 71,557 miles
  • 2019 – 70,843 miles
  • 2018 – 68,471 miles
  • 2017 – 65,161 miles
  • 2016 – 62,556 miles
  • 2014 – 62,010 miles
  • 2012 – 61,548 miles
  • 2011 – 60,734 miles
  • 2010 – 59,410 miles
  • 2009 – 57,799 miles
  • 2008 – 55,709 miles
  • 2006 – 51,540 miles
  • 2005 – 47,619 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail72,755 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All Over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail72,755 miles (+236)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,755 miles
    Test number
    448412124442
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All Over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass72,519 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    72,519 miles
    Test number
    175961435098
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 NSR, OSR, NSF and OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion/rust all over subframes, arms, inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail72,519 miles (+520)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,519 miles
    Test number
    401584581132
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 NSR, OSR, NSF and OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion/rust all over subframes, arms, inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass71,999 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    71,999 miles
    Test number
    985448076810
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail71,999 miles (+442)2 dangerous2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,999 miles
    Test number
    695055555171
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass71,557 miles (+714)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    71,557 miles
    Test number
    459512366140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,843 miles (+2,372)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    70,843 miles
    Test number
    827825033002
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s o/s (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s o/s (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass68,471 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    68,471 miles
    Test number
    282307680176
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

  9. Fail68,471 miles (+3,310)3 dangerous2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,471 miles
    Test number
    525058629288
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

  10. Pass65,161 miles (+1,491)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    65,161 miles
    Test number
    816273144848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak n/s driveshaft seal
    • AdvisoryFront wipers split but not efecting the view

  11. Pass63,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    63,670 miles
    Test number
    388668406148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail63,670 miles (+1,114)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,670 miles
    Test number
    686243838998
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

  13. Pass62,556 miles (+546)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    62,556 miles
    Test number
    822545625362
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryService brake performance only just met requirments may need adjustment or repair

  14. Pass62,010 miles (+462)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    62,010 miles
    Test number
    948514924367
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass61,548 miles (+814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    61,548 miles
    Test number
    276681962153
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass60,734 miles (+1,324)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    60,734 miles
    Test number
    986184811299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,410 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    59,410 miles
    Test number
    363634910472
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail59,403 miles (+1,604)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,403 miles
    Test number
    912783890146
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass57,799 miles (+2,090)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    57,799 miles
    Test number
    394587699145
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDamage and some corrosion to osr sill

  20. Pass55,709 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    55,709 miles
    Test number
    632260048160
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Fail55,706 miles (+4,166)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,706 miles
    Test number
    791680948132
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass51,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    51,540 miles
    Test number
    304839246302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail51,537 miles (+3,918)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,537 miles
    Test number
    283259246331
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass47,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    47,619 miles
    Test number
    411471415422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T854 MBJ

Does T854 MBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T854 MBJ expired on 19 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T854 MBJ?
The MOT on T854 MBJ expired on 19 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T854 MBJ done?
T854 MBJ was recorded at 72,755 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2024, an average of 1,383 miles a year.
Has T854 MBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T854 MBJ has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T854 MBJ 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 T854 MBJ find?
T854 MBJ failed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2024 with 4 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting; offside rear vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting; rear exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 5 more.

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