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MG MGF

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

C8 GRHMOT history

C8 GRH is a blue petrol MG MGF first used on 31 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 74,683 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
74,683 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 GRH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 GRH was last recorded at 74,683 miles on 15 May 2026, 248 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,435 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
248 miles
Average per year
1,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,683 miles
  • 2025 – 74,435 miles
  • 2023 – 74,428 miles
  • 2022 – 74,376 miles
  • 2021 – 74,337 miles
  • 2019 – 74,253 miles
  • 2015 – 74,204 miles
  • 2014 – 72,929 miles
  • 2013 – 72,321 miles
  • 2012 – 70,016 miles
  • 2011 – 67,865 miles
  • 2010 – 65,813 miles
  • 2009 – 61,963 miles
  • 2008 – 59,929 miles
  • 2007 – 56,432 miles
  • 2006 – 53,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,683 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral steering/suspension component corrosion. (Except front lower arms).

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass74,683 miles (+248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    74,683 miles
    Test number
    294323963582
    • AdvisoryGeneral steering/suspension component corrosion. (Except front lower arms).

  2. Pass74,435 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    74,435 miles
    Test number
    448177554027
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral suspension corrosion. (Except front lower arms).
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail74,428 miles (+52)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,428 miles
    Test number
    487371121819
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Lower section corroded through + has previously been welded, advise replace. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll steering/suspension components + subframes corroded.
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox corroding, outer skin falling away.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Subframe lower brace bar damaged/bent + subframe corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass74,376 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    74,376 miles
    Test number
    112758265872
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  5. Pass74,337 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    74,337 miles
    Test number
    710258834620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,253 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,253 miles
    Test number
    466648326001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,204 miles (+1,275)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    74,204 miles
    Test number
    797735905282
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass72,929 miles (+608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    72,929 miles
    Test number
    347035504456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Pass72,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    72,321 miles
    Test number
    285623783123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail72,321 miles (+2,305)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,321 miles
    Test number
    809713683151
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass70,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    70,016 miles
    Test number
    298109002243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail70,016 miles (+2,151)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,016 miles
    Test number
    475356702269
    • FailureOffside Lower Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  13. Pass67,865 miles (+2,052)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    67,865 miles
    Test number
    565014001268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,813 miles (+3,850)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    65,813 miles
    Test number
    374260230179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass61,963 miles (+2,034)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    61,963 miles
    Test number
    732452779059
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass59,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    59,929 miles
    Test number
    674263178079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail59,929 miles (+3,497)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,929 miles
    Test number
    722253478064
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass56,432 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    56,432 miles
    Test number
    732305597018
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Fail56,432 miles (+3,425)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,432 miles
    Test number
    980922097044
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass53,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    53,007 miles
    Test number
    223001916129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 GRH

Does C8 GRH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 GRH is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 GRH?
The MOT on C8 GRH is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 GRH done?
C8 GRH was recorded at 74,683 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 1,080 miles a year.
Has C8 GRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 GRH has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on C8 GRH 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 C8 GRH find?
C8 GRH passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 1 advisory: general steering/suspension component corrosion. (except front lower arms)..

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