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MG MGF

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 1,796 cc

TVV 88MOT history

TVV 88 is a green petrol MG MGF first used on 25 Sept 1996. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 31,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
31,016 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
878 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TVV 88
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
25 Sept 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TVV 88 was last recorded at 31,016 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,794 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
222 miles
Average per year
878 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,016 miles
  • 2025 – 30,794 miles
  • 2024 – 30,115 miles
  • 2023 – 29,962 miles
  • 2022 – 29,737 miles
  • 2021 – 29,612 miles
  • 2019 – 29,014 miles
  • 2018 – 28,908 miles
  • 2014 – 27,731 miles
  • 2013 – 26,725 miles
  • 2012 – 25,804 miles
  • 2011 – 22,146 miles
  • 2010 – 17,769 miles
  • 2009 – 16,206 miles
  • 2008 – 15,807 miles
  • 2006 – 13,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,016 miles
  • AdvisorySuspension low

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,016 miles (+222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    31,016 miles
    Test number
    562930407763
    • AdvisorySuspension low

  2. Pass30,794 miles (+679)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    30,794 miles
    Test number
    243228627705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass30,115 miles (+153)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2025
    Odometer
    30,115 miles
    Test number
    643690836221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass29,962 miles (+225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    29,962 miles
    Test number
    169265596362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass29,737 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    29,737 miles
    Test number
    111502667902
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail29,730 miles (+118)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,730 miles
    Test number
    605212560964
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass29,612 miles (+598)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    29,612 miles
    Test number
    327581935720
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass29,014 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    29,014 miles
    Test number
    512956308023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass28,908 miles (+1,177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    28,908 miles
    Test number
    102802786893
    • AdvisoryFront to rear coolant pipes slightly corroded

  10. Fail27,731 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,731 miles
    Test number
    318213564177
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  11. Pass27,731 miles (+1,006)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    27,731 miles
    Test number
    655133064126
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  12. Pass26,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    26,725 miles
    Test number
    236411073157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail26,725 miles (+921)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,725 miles
    Test number
    359571773131
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass25,804 miles (+3,658)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    25,804 miles
    Test number
    556995562161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteInterior mirror slightly insecure
    • NoteSlight play in both sides front upper ball joints

  15. Pass22,146 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    22,146 miles
    Test number
    288884321147
    • NotePlay in both sides front upper ball joints

  16. Fail22,144 miles (+4,375)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,144 miles
    Test number
    207183321498
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NotePlay in both sides front upper ball joints

  17. Pass17,769 miles (+1,563)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    17,769 miles
    Test number
    471845920109
    • NoteO/s hand brake performance low

  18. Pass16,206 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    16,206 miles
    Test number
    572358999069
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Fail16,187 miles (+380)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,187 miles
    Test number
    880433799089
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass15,807 miles (+2,080)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    15,807 miles
    Test number
    370957888076
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass13,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    13,727 miles
    Test number
    912240636234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TVV 88

What vehicle is registration TVV 88 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TVV 88 on a green petrol MG MGF first used on 25 Sept 1996. 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 TVV 88 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TVV 88 is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on TVV 88?
The MOT on TVV 88 is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TVV 88 done?
TVV 88 was recorded at 31,016 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 878 miles a year.
Has TVV 88 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TVV 88 has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on TVV 88 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 TVV 88 find?
TVV 88 passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: suspension low.

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