No, T497 LBU is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for T497 LBU?

The MOT for T497 LBU is valid and due for renewal on or before 11 May 2022.

What is the recorded mileage of T497 LBU?

The recorded mileage for T497 LBU is 110,489 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is T497 LBU ULEZ compliant?

No, T497 LBU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1999 MG MGF 1.8L Petrol · T497 LBU

T497 LBU

1999 MG MGF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1999. Recorded mileage 110,489 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: MG MGF
Year / Origin: 1999
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 11/05/2022
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 110,489 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 11/05/2022

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 110,489 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1999
Engine: 1796cc

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T497 LBU Key Findings

21 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2021
110,489 miles recorded at latest MOT
5 historical MOT failures
7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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T497 LBU Mileage History

20/09/200655,824 mi
20/09/200655,824 mi
24/11/200763,363 mi+7,539 mi
26/11/200763,370 mi+7 mi
08/05/200864,876 mi+1,506 mi
29/04/200968,895 mi+4,019 mi
01/05/200968,901 mi+6 mi
19/04/201070,855 mi+1,954 mi
19/04/201173,281 mi+2,426 mi
19/04/201173,281 mi
30/04/201275,971 mi+2,690 mi
24/04/201377,488 mi+1,517 mi
07/05/201479,907 mi+2,419 mi
27/04/201582,320 mi+2,413 mi
03/05/201685,139 mi+2,819 mi
24/04/201788,944 mi+3,805 mi
27/04/201788,948 mi+4 mi
20/04/201896,066 mi+7,118 mi
30/04/2019104,018 mi+7,952 mi
12/05/2020108,708 mi+4,690 mi
10/05/2021110,489 mi+1,781 mi

Average of roughly 3,735 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.

T497 LBU MOT History

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MOT Analysis

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21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Mg Mgf (T497 LBU) between September 2006 and May 2021.

The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 10 May 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)”.

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