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MG MGF

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T897 CVCMOT history

T897 CVC is a black petrol MG MGF first used on 19 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 92,433 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
92,433 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,721 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T897 CVC
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
19 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T897 CVC was last recorded at 92,433 miles on 22 May 2026, 645 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,788 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
645 miles
Average per year
2,721 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,433 miles
  • 2025 – 91,788 miles
  • 2024 – 91,376 miles
  • 2023 – 91,097 miles
  • 2022 – 90,398 miles
  • 2021 – 89,196 miles
  • 2015 – 89,035 miles
  • 2014 – 88,151 miles
  • 2013 – 87,255 miles
  • 2012 – 84,644 miles
  • 2011 – 77,968 miles
  • 2010 – 72,232 miles
  • 2009 – 65,222 miles
  • 2008 – 58,270 miles
  • 2007 – 50,795 miles
  • 2006 – 42,958 miles
  • 2005 – 35,542 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,433 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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass92,433 miles (+645)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    92,433 miles
    Test number
    860606986591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,788 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    91,788 miles
    Test number
    813628138873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail91,783 miles (+407)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,783 miles
    Test number
    396958958725
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

  4. Pass91,376 miles (+279)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    91,376 miles
    Test number
    378095993504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass91,097 miles (+699)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    91,097 miles
    Test number
    872745822090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,398 miles (+1,202)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    90,398 miles
    Test number
    935486480056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,196 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    89,196 miles
    Test number
    871846174066
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail89,196 miles (+161)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,196 miles
    Test number
    176117992955
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass89,035 miles (+884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    89,035 miles
    Test number
    169924595156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass88,151 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    88,151 miles
    Test number
    755703684137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail88,142 miles (+887)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,142 miles
    Test number
    196818874147
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass87,255 miles (+2,611)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    87,255 miles
    Test number
    559941093131
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass84,644 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    84,644 miles
    Test number
    626510652195
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail84,609 miles (+6,641)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,609 miles
    Test number
    135809342140
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass77,968 miles (+47)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    77,968 miles
    Test number
    927384651126
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  16. Fail77,921 miles (+5,689)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,921 miles
    Test number
    186251951132
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  17. Pass72,232 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    72,232 miles
    Test number
    801155050119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail72,166 miles (+6,944)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,166 miles
    Test number
    681572350137
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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. Pass65,222 miles (+11)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    65,222 miles
    Test number
    234765559406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Fail65,211 miles (+6,941)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,211 miles
    Test number
    214073159446
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass58,270 miles (+7,475)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    58,270 miles
    Test number
    242043978173
    • AdvisoryFluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass50,795 miles (+7,837)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    50,795 miles
    Test number
    862704577170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,958 miles (+7,416)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    42,958 miles
    Test number
    311328166182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    35,542 miles
    Test number
    753228775165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail35,542 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,542 miles
    Test number
    954736675130
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T897 CVC

Does T897 CVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T897 CVC is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T897 CVC?
The MOT on T897 CVC is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T897 CVC done?
T897 CVC was recorded at 92,433 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 2,721 miles a year.
Has T897 CVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T897 CVC has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T897 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 T897 CVC find?
T897 CVC passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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