MG MGF
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc
T959 VBLMOT history
T959 VBL is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 96,926 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 96,926 mi
- At MOT on 3 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 1,789 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T959 VBL
- 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
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T959 VBL was last recorded at 96,926 miles on 3 Sept 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 96,919 miles · 14 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 1,789 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 96,926 miles
- 2024 – 96,852 miles
- 2023 – 96,713 miles
- 2022 – 96,635 miles
- 2021 – 96,301 miles
- 2020 – 96,015 miles
- 2019 – 95,782 miles
- 2018 – 95,131 miles
- 2017 – 94,219 miles
- 2016 – 93,168 miles
- 2015 – 91,832 miles
- 2014 – 89,791 miles
- 2013 – 87,295 miles
- 2012 – 80,373 miles
- 2011 – 72,859 miles
- 2010 – 67,834 miles
- 2009 – 64,745 miles
- 2007 – 64,472 miles
- 2006 – 63,007 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass96,926 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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.
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Full MOT history
28 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,926 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 96,926 miles
- Test number
- 566855100336
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail96,919 miles (+67)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,919 miles
- Test number
- 804411940328
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNear and off side body has corrosion
Pass96,852 miles (+139)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 96,852 miles
- Test number
- 217712377603
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass96,713 miles (+78)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 96,713 miles
- Test number
- 438828783814
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass96,635 miles (+334)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 96,635 miles
- Test number
- 398123067137
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass96,301 miles (+286)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 96,301 miles
- Test number
- 435713596326
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to front and rear suspension components
- AdvisoryVehicle has been stood
Pass96,015 miles (+233)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 96,015 miles
- Test number
- 689368131867
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to front and rear suspension components
Pass95,782 miles (+651)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 95,782 miles
- Test number
- 868323921080
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass95,131 miles (+912)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 95,131 miles
- Test number
- 107836885431
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryCovers obscuring some components
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
Pass94,219 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 94,219 miles
- Test number
- 367411611082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,211 miles (+1,043)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,211 miles
- Test number
- 807584898111
- FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass93,168 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 93,168 miles
- Test number
- 584672385837
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Fail93,164 miles (+1,332)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,164 miles
- Test number
- 910404042572
- FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass91,832 miles (+2,041)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 91,832 miles
- Test number
- 736902662487
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge
Pass89,791 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 89,791 miles
- Test number
- 398516944407
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Fail89,787 miles (+2,492)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,787 miles
- Test number
- 125585444242
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass87,295 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 87,295 miles
- Test number
- 226005423299
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail87,295 miles (+6,922)7 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,295 miles
- Test number
- 179851523207
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass80,373 miles (+8)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 80,373 miles
- Test number
- 528638342278
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail80,365 miles (+7,506)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,365 miles
- Test number
- 865862442230
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- 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 Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass72,859 miles (+5,025)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 72,859 miles
- Test number
- 378382691120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,834 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 67,834 miles
- Test number
- 381206590150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,834 miles (+3,089)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,834 miles
- Test number
- 560256890137
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass64,745 miles (+273)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 64,745 miles
- Test number
- 762029519218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,472 miles (+9)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2008
- Odometer
- 64,472 miles
- Test number
- 403437437106
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Fail64,463 miles (+1,456)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,463 miles
- Test number
- 103404137102
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass63,007 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 63,007 miles
- Test number
- 881672866268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,007 miles6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,007 miles
- Test number
- 811091966254
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteEngine timing belts due (60,000) if not done previousley
Questions about T959 VBL
- Does T959 VBL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T959 VBL expired on 5 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T959 VBL?
- The MOT on T959 VBL expired on 5 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T959 VBL done?
- T959 VBL was recorded at 96,926 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2025, an average of 1,789 miles a year.
- Has T959 VBL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T959 VBL has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on T959 VBL 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 T959 VBL find?
- T959 VBL passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill area; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill area.
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