Mitsubishi Lancer
White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,997 cc
T970 OVGMOT history
T970 OVG is a white petrol Mitsubishi Lancer first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 128,898 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 128,898 mi
- At MOT on 22 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,181 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T970 OVG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mitsubishi
- Model
- Lancer
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T970 OVG was last recorded at 128,898 miles on 22 Aug 2025, 259 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 128,639 miles · 10 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 259 miles
- Average per year
- 2,181 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 128,898 miles
- 2024 – 128,639 miles
- 2023 – 128,185 miles
- 2019 – 128,016 miles
- 2017 – 126,040 miles
- 2015 – 118,353 miles
- 2014 – 113,601 miles
- 2013 – 106,293 miles
- 2012 – 99,147 miles
- 2011 – 97,460 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass128,898 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Horn not working
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 14 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,898 miles (+259)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 128,898 miles
- Test number
- 997356242519
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,639 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 128,639 miles
- Test number
- 209189197118
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail128,636 miles (+451)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,636 miles
- Test number
- 515436662772
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame insecurely attached bolt insecure (marked in chalk) (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass128,185 miles (+4)5 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 128,185 miles
- Test number
- 547936111544
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail128,181 miles (+165)2 dangerous4 major5 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,181 miles
- Test number
- 310239861610
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bolt insecure marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass128,016 miles (+939)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 128,016 miles
- Test number
- 423580917304
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/O/F (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/O/R TRAILING ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass127,077 miles (+1,037)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 127,077 miles
- Test number
- 517099970892
- AdvisoryBoth front top strut mounts slight play
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass126,040 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 126,040 miles
- Test number
- 964174471315
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear and both sills (6.1.B.2)
Pass123,280 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 123,280 km
- Test number
- 171748754602
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass118,353 miles (+4,752)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 118,353 miles
- Test number
- 646897465153
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass113,601 miles (+7,308)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2015
- Odometer
- 113,601 miles
- Test number
- 268123234171
- 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)
Pass106,293 miles (+7,146)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2014
- Odometer
- 106,293 miles
- Test number
- 688219913122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,147 miles (+1,687)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2013
- Odometer
- 99,147 miles
- Test number
- 566490842143
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass97,460 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 97,460 miles
- Test number
- 195092081058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,552 km
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 90,552 km
- Test number
- 764258609177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,552 km (+6,260)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,552 km
- Test number
- 320108209144
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass84,292 km4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 84,292 km
- Test number
- 582285408194
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about T970 OVG
- Does T970 OVG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T970 OVG expired on 21 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T970 OVG?
- The MOT on T970 OVG expired on 21 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T970 OVG done?
- T970 OVG was recorded at 128,898 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2025, an average of 2,181 miles a year.
- Has T970 OVG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T970 OVG has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on T970 OVG 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 T970 OVG find?
- T970 OVG passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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