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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T896 CVCMOT history

T896 CVC is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 19 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 68,005 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
68,005 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,629 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T896 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 valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T896 CVC was last recorded at 68,005 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 2,171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,834 miles · 13 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
2,171 miles
Average per year
1,629 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,005 miles
  • 2024 – 65,834 miles
  • 2023 – 65,295 miles
  • 2022 – 65,294 miles
  • 2017 – 64,993 miles
  • 2016 – 64,746 miles
  • 2015 – 60,027 miles
  • 2014 – 59,116 miles
  • 2013 – 57,954 miles
  • 2012 – 56,186 miles
  • 2011 – 54,040 miles
  • 2010 – 51,199 miles
  • 2009 – 47,767 miles
  • 2007 – 45,310 miles
  • 2006 – 39,468 miles
  • 2005 – 34,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,005 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)

    Dangerous5 MOTs, 2005–2014

  • Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2005–2007

  • Corrosion front subframe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,005 miles (+2,171)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    68,005 miles
    Test number
    806550884330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,834 miles (+539)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    65,834 miles
    Test number
    521460239143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass65,295 miles (+1)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    65,295 miles
    Test number
    248952203322
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked but not affecting driver's view of the road ahead. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FRONT AND REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at various places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os: floor to sill / lower arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to some underbody components and panels
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryVehicle presented with underseal / corrosion inhibitor covering various underbody components and panels

  4. Fail65,294 miles (+301)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,294 miles
    Test number
    997965015924
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneeral surface corrossion to steering and suspension components
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass64,993 miles (+247)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    64,993 miles
    Test number
    715728797502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,746 miles (+53)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    64,746 miles
    Test number
    796915808124
    • AdvisoryCorrosion front subframe

  7. Fail64,693 miles (+4,666)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,693 miles
    Test number
    300940481252
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion front subframe

  8. Pass60,027 miles (+911)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    60,027 miles
    Test number
    346885215491
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  9. Pass59,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    59,116 miles
    Test number
    557862614280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail59,116 miles (+1,162)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,116 miles
    Test number
    728381714238
    • FailureFront Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Fail57,954 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,954 miles
    Test number
    475154653152
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  12. Pass57,954 miles (+1,768)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    57,954 miles
    Test number
    969844353137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail56,186 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,186 miles
    Test number
    427468212127
    • Repaired at testNearside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass56,186 miles (+2,146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    56,186 miles
    Test number
    986118812112
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass54,040 miles (+2,841)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    54,040 miles
    Test number
    755845991058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,199 miles (+3,432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    51,199 miles
    Test number
    432328890007
    • 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)

  17. Pass47,767 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    47,767 miles
    Test number
    182209719159
    • AdvisoryLower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  18. Fail47,767 miles (+2,457)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,767 miles
    Test number
    860489719129
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryLower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  19. Pass45,310 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    45,310 miles
    Test number
    300265187433
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  20. Fail45,310 miles (+5,842)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,310 miles
    Test number
    223994787256
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  21. Pass39,468 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    39,468 miles
    Test number
    352747776235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail39,455 miles (+4,720)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,455 miles
    Test number
    941079766229
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass34,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    34,735 miles
    Test number
    721238535271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail34,735 miles (+42)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,735 miles
    Test number
    571978435292
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Fail34,693 miles4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,693 miles
    Test number
    794064235246
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about T896 CVC

Does T896 CVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T896 CVC is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T896 CVC?
The MOT on T896 CVC is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T896 CVC done?
T896 CVC was recorded at 68,005 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 1,629 miles a year.
Has T896 CVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T896 CVC has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T896 CVC 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 T896 CVC find?
T896 CVC passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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