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Red · Petrol · 1962 · 1,600 cc

TBF 729MOT history

TBF 729 is a red petrol MG Coupe first used on 1 Jan 1962. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 8,862 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
8,862 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
TBF 729
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
Coupe
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1962
First used
1 Jan 1962
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TBF 729 was last recorded at 8,862 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 867 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Feb 2011: 41 miles, lower than 93,032 miles on 13 Jul 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
7,995 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
867 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 8,862 miles
  • 2025 – 7,995 miles
  • 2024 – 7,312 miles
  • 2023 – 6,541 miles
  • 2022 – 6,082 miles
  • 2021 – 5,697 miles
  • 2020 – 5,444 miles
  • 2019 – 5,167 miles
  • 2018 – 4,492 miles
  • 2017 – 4,219 miles
  • 2016 – 3,909 miles
  • 2015 – 3,308 miles
  • 2014 – 2,787 miles
  • 2013 – 1,845 miles
  • 2012 – 1,006 miles
  • 2011 – 41 miles
  • 2006 – 93,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass8,862 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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower inner body sill holed and corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass8,862 miles (+867)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    8,862 miles
    Test number
    168036260868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass7,995 miles (+683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    7,995 miles
    Test number
    548309763342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill corrode

  3. Pass7,312 miles (+771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    7,312 miles
    Test number
    280393677773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass6,541 miles (+459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    6,541 miles
    Test number
    787770846299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass6,082 miles (+385)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    6,082 miles
    Test number
    577270787277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass5,697 miles (+253)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    5,697 miles
    Test number
    696120444077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass5,444 miles (+277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    5,444 miles
    Test number
    760939822543
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower inner body sill holed and corroded

  8. Pass5,167 miles (+675)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    5,167 miles
    Test number
    731738968118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower inner body sill holed and corroded

  9. Pass4,492 miles (+273)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    4,492 miles
    Test number
    595985873281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill is corroded & holed but not in prescribed area.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  10. Pass4,219 miles (+310)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    4,219 miles
    Test number
    332852622245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s front inner sills corroded & holes but not in prescribed areas.

  11. Pass3,909 miles (+601)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    3,909 miles
    Test number
    814640302758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass3,308 miles (+521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    3,308 miles
    Test number
    658069565055
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass2,787 miles (+942)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    2,787 miles
    Test number
    995470474007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass1,845 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    1,845 miles
    Test number
    299323063001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail1,844 miles (+838)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,844 miles
    Test number
    555930563090
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  16. Pass1,006 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    1,006 miles
    Test number
    886050742062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail1,005 miles (+964)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,005 miles
    Test number
    988274532013
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass41 miles (-92,991)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    41 miles
    Test number
    378612341056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass93,032 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    93,032 miles
    Test number
    164624096172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail93,022 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,022 miles
    Test number
    901313196140
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Questions about TBF 729

What vehicle is registration TBF 729 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TBF 729 on a red petrol MG Coupe first used on 1 Jan 1962. 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 TBF 729 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TBF 729 is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on TBF 729?
The MOT on TBF 729 is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TBF 729 done?
TBF 729 was recorded at 8,862 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026.
Has TBF 729 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TBF 729 has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2013.
Has the mileage on TBF 729 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Feb 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on TBF 729 find?
TBF 729 passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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