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MG MGF

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T978 TBVMOT history

T978 TBV is a blue petrol MG MGF first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 69,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
69,276 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T978 TBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T978 TBV was last recorded at 69,276 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 1,653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,623 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,653 miles
Average per year
2,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,276 miles
  • 2024 – 67,623 miles
  • 2023 – 66,116 miles
  • 2022 – 65,224 miles
  • 2021 – 63,645 miles
  • 2020 – 61,158 miles
  • 2019 – 59,654 miles
  • 2018 – 57,233 miles
  • 2017 – 56,635 miles
  • 2016 – 55,240 miles
  • 2015 – 52,464 miles
  • 2014 – 48,957 miles
  • 2013 – 45,541 miles
  • 2012 – 42,276 miles
  • 2011 – 38,687 miles
  • 2010 – 35,238 miles
  • 2009 – 32,326 miles
  • 2008 – 30,330 miles
  • 2007 – 29,252 miles
  • 2006 – 26,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,276 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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,276 miles (+1,653)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    69,276 miles
    Test number
    395002857638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,623 miles (+1,507)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    67,623 miles
    Test number
    997551683823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass66,116 miles (+892)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    66,116 miles
    Test number
    925721501437
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass65,224 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    65,224 miles
    Test number
    233333044889
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail65,224 miles (+1,579)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,224 miles
    Test number
    510857701576
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass63,645 miles (+2,487)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    63,645 miles
    Test number
    346809605063
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass61,158 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    61,158 miles
    Test number
    429818360760
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Fail61,157 miles (+1,503)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,157 miles
    Test number
    880840150444
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass59,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    59,654 miles
    Test number
    965039552741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail59,654 miles (+2,421)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,654 miles
    Test number
    618308958138
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at T piece (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass57,233 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    57,233 miles
    Test number
    307549503116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,222 miles (+587)3 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,222 miles
    Test number
    195453037445
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousThe rear suspension has collapsed on to the stops an has no appreciable handling at the rear allowing the rear tyres to scrape on the wheel arches. SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN LIKE THIS.
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected Suspension very low (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorSuspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected Suspension very low (5.3.5 (b) (i))

  13. Pass56,635 miles (+1,395)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    56,635 miles
    Test number
    686265093074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,240 miles (+2,776)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    55,240 miles
    Test number
    326692389112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass52,464 miles (+3,507)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    52,464 miles
    Test number
    901968340864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,957 miles (+3,416)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    48,957 miles
    Test number
    808983604327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass45,541 miles (+3,265)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    45,541 miles
    Test number
    375325503324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass42,276 miles (+3,589)11 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    42,276 miles
    Test number
    598555882243
    • AdvisoryInner Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass38,687 miles (+3,449)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    38,687 miles
    Test number
    497010301395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    35,238 miles
    Test number
    414462000346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail35,238 miles (+2,912)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,238 miles
    Test number
    544882500312
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass32,326 miles (+1,996)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    32,326 miles
    Test number
    631433609333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,330 miles (+1,078)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    30,330 miles
    Test number
    860066708380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,252 miles (+2,303)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    29,252 miles
    Test number
    970810207305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    26,949 miles
    Test number
    452936596137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T978 TBV

Does T978 TBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T978 TBV is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T978 TBV?
The MOT on T978 TBV is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T978 TBV done?
T978 TBV was recorded at 69,276 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 2,188 miles a year.
Has T978 TBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T978 TBV has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T978 TBV 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 T978 TBV find?
T978 TBV passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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