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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

TAB 639MOT history

TAB 639 is a blue petrol MG TF first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 72,559 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
72,559 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TAB 639
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
TF
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TAB 639 was last recorded at 72,559 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 1,773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,786 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,773 miles
Average per year
2,598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,559 miles
  • 2024 – 70,786 miles
  • 2023 – 67,715 miles
  • 2022 – 64,041 miles
  • 2021 – 62,943 miles
  • 2020 – 61,640 miles
  • 2019 – 60,609 miles
  • 2018 – 58,524 miles
  • 2017 – 56,559 miles
  • 2016 – 54,389 miles
  • 2015 – 52,783 miles
  • 2014 – 51,402 miles
  • 2013 – 50,045 miles
  • 2012 – 48,801 miles
  • 2011 – 47,584 miles
  • 2010 – 41,175 miles
  • 2009 – 36,202 miles
  • 2008 – 31,907 miles
  • 2007 – 25,884 miles
  • 2006 – 20,599 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,559 miles
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 both tyres cracked and perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,559 miles (+1,773)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    72,559 miles
    Test number
    353647886822
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  2. Pass70,786 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    70,786 miles
    Test number
    524531712749
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 both tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail70,785 miles (+3,070)4 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,785 miles
    Test number
    232862887659
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 both tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass67,715 miles (+3,674)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    67,715 miles
    Test number
    470581801013
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass64,041 miles (+1,098)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    64,041 miles
    Test number
    272762728485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,943 miles (+4)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    62,943 miles
    Test number
    822098574773
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes Coated In Grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral Under Body Corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail62,939 miles (+1,299)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,939 miles
    Test number
    164536557877
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes Coated In Grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral Under Body Corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass61,640 miles (+1,031)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    61,640 miles
    Test number
    572046177801
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake performance only just enough
  9. Pass60,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,609 miles
    Test number
    540320909903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail60,609 miles (+2,085)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,609 miles
    Test number
    906475731608
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  11. Pass58,524 miles (+1,965)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    58,524 miles
    Test number
    550767105903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    56,559 miles
    Test number
    900931642035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail56,559 miles (+2,170)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,559 miles
    Test number
    871761773414
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  14. Pass54,389 miles (+1,606)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    54,389 miles
    Test number
    473762033188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,783 miles (+1,381)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    52,783 miles
    Test number
    360689913722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,402 miles (+1,357)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    51,402 miles
    Test number
    878549184226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,045 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    50,045 miles
    Test number
    775162103329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  18. Fail50,045 miles (+1,244)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,045 miles
    Test number
    596782003307
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  19. Pass48,801 miles (+1,217)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    48,801 miles
    Test number
    175824902347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    47,584 miles
    Test number
    488094601334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,584 miles (+6,409)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,584 miles
    Test number
    435750601481
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  22. Pass41,175 miles (+4,973)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    41,175 miles
    Test number
    130001170490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,202 miles (+4,295)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    36,202 miles
    Test number
    183022279462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,907 miles (+6,023)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    31,907 miles
    Test number
    291107178002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,884 miles (+5,285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    25,884 miles
    Test number
    964117367037
    • 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)
  26. Pass20,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    20,599 miles
    Test number
    140480986444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TAB 639

What vehicle is registration TAB 639 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TAB 639 on a blue petrol MG TF first used on 1 Mar 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TAB 639 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TAB 639 is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on TAB 639?
The MOT on TAB 639 is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TAB 639 done?
TAB 639 was recorded at 72,559 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 2,598 miles a year.
Has TAB 639 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TAB 639 has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on TAB 639 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 TAB 639 find?
TAB 639 passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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