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MG MGF

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

DS 8430MOT history

DS 8430 is a silver petrol MG MGF first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 67,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
67,905 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DS 8430
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

DS 8430 was last recorded at 67,905 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 553 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,352 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
553 miles
Average per year
1,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 67,905 miles
  • 2024 – 67,352 miles
  • 2023 – 66,921 miles
  • 2022 – 66,351 miles
  • 2021 – 65,332 miles
  • 2020 – 64,541 miles
  • 2019 – 63,295 miles
  • 2018 – 60,603 miles
  • 2017 – 60,395 miles
  • 2016 – 60,050 miles
  • 2015 – 59,654 miles
  • 2014 – 59,146 miles
  • 2013 – 58,419 miles
  • 2012 – 57,384 miles
  • 2011 – 56,500 miles
  • 2010 – 55,482 miles
  • 2009 – 52,200 miles
  • 2008 – 48,057 miles
  • 2007 – 46,408 miles
  • 2006 – 43,377 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,905 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 Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,905 miles (+553)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    67,905 miles
    Test number
    559175017381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,352 miles (+431)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    67,352 miles
    Test number
    708383440216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass66,921 miles (+570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    66,921 miles
    Test number
    636652374381
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass66,351 miles (+1,019)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    66,351 miles
    Test number
    370422703347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,332 miles (+791)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    65,332 miles
    Test number
    713741730656
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass64,541 miles (+1,246)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    64,541 miles
    Test number
    859788757585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,295 miles (+2,692)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,295 miles
    Test number
    640334226875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,603 miles (+208)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    60,603 miles
    Test number
    413460992129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,395 miles (+345)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    60,395 miles
    Test number
    311839666041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    60,050 miles
    Test number
    827813638444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail60,050 miles (+396)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,050 miles
    Test number
    410058475167
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  12. Pass59,654 miles (+508)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    59,654 miles
    Test number
    246706335112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  13. Pass59,146 miles (+1)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    59,146 miles
    Test number
    818773344133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake pipe 3 way junction starting too corrode
    • NoteRear metal clutch pipe heavily corroded
    • NoteRear subframe has advancing corrosion

  14. Fail59,145 miles (+726)4 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,145 miles
    Test number
    388392144174
    • FailureElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake pipe 3 way junction starting too corrode
    • NoteRear metal clutch pipe heavily corroded
    • NoteRear subframe has advancing corrosion

  15. Pass58,419 miles (+1,035)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    58,419 miles
    Test number
    206297533445
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass57,384 miles (+884)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    57,384 miles
    Test number
    247314942451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,500 miles (+1,018)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    56,500 miles
    Test number
    175470261131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,482 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    55,482 miles
    Test number
    421358760158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  19. Fail55,482 miles (+3,282)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,482 miles
    Test number
    331971060130
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  20. Pass52,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    52,200 miles
    Test number
    954987769109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail52,200 miles (+4,143)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,200 miles
    Test number
    873237369147
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass48,057 miles (+1,649)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    48,057 miles
    Test number
    252305788480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,408 miles (+3,031)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    46,408 miles
    Test number
    103188547252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass43,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    43,377 miles
    Test number
    793281456298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail43,377 miles1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,377 miles
    Test number
    980772346231
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCorrosion on front brake hose ferruls

Questions about DS 8430

What vehicle is registration DS 8430 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DS 8430 on a silver petrol MG MGF first used on 1 Mar 1999. 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 DS 8430 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DS 8430 is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on DS 8430?
The MOT on DS 8430 is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DS 8430 done?
DS 8430 was recorded at 67,905 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 1,280 miles a year.
Has DS 8430 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DS 8430 has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2016.
Has the mileage on DS 8430 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 DS 8430 find?
DS 8430 passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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