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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T878 CVCMOT history

T878 CVC is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 19 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 61,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2025
Mileage
61,295 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,971 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T878 CVC
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
19 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T878 CVC was last recorded at 61,295 miles on 5 Jul 2024, 2,309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Jan 2023: 58,985 miles, lower than 78,272 miles on 14 May 2020.

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
58,986 miles · 24 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
2,309 miles
Average per year
1,971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 61,295 miles
  • 2023 – 58,986 miles
  • 2020 – 78,272 miles
  • 2018 – 56,976 miles
  • 2014 – 52,268 miles
  • 2013 – 49,763 miles
  • 2012 – 48,894 miles
  • 2011 – 46,293 miles
  • 2010 – 41,866 miles
  • 2009 – 38,706 miles
  • 2008 – 36,177 miles
  • 2007 – 32,120 miles
  • 2006 – 27,954 miles
  • 2005 – 24,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,295 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,295 miles (+2,309)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    61,295 miles
    Test number
    664692744871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass58,986 miles (+1)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    58,986 miles
    Test number
    760254040721
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail58,985 miles (-19,287)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,985 miles
    Test number
    729079259488
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed fowling against tyre (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass78,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    78,272 miles
    Test number
    891493573432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail58,272 miles (+1,296)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,272 miles
    Test number
    859268659466
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  6. Pass56,976 miles (+4,708)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    56,976 miles
    Test number
    417613272667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,268 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    52,268 miles
    Test number
    695670054187
    • NoteOil leak

  8. Fail52,268 miles (+2,505)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,268 miles
    Test number
    119119844152
    • FailureElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Pass49,763 miles (+869)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    49,763 miles
    Test number
    758746003251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Pass48,894 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    48,894 miles
    Test number
    337831102332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  11. Fail48,894 miles (+2,601)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,894 miles
    Test number
    886651502302
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass46,293 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    46,293 miles
    Test number
    395371301312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail46,289 miles (+4,423)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,289 miles
    Test number
    176350301329
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  14. Pass41,866 miles (+3,160)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    41,866 miles
    Test number
    900536460258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,706 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    38,706 miles
    Test number
    813177249219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail38,681 miles (+2,504)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,681 miles
    Test number
    271690449208
    • FailureFront Horn not working (1.6.2a)

  17. Pass36,177 miles (+4,057)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    36,177 miles
    Test number
    570002248222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,120 miles (+4,166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    32,120 miles
    Test number
    320977527226
    • 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)

  19. Pass27,954 miles (+3,922)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    27,954 miles
    Test number
    763953236220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,032 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    24,032 miles
    Test number
    581551825228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail24,032 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,032 miles
    Test number
    982521025251
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T878 CVC

Does T878 CVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T878 CVC expired on 4 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T878 CVC?
The MOT on T878 CVC expired on 4 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T878 CVC done?
T878 CVC was recorded at 61,295 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2024, an average of 1,971 miles a year.
Has T878 CVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T878 CVC has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T878 CVC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Jan 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T878 CVC find?
T878 CVC passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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