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MG MGF

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

J9 MGFMOT history

J9 MGF is a blue petrol MG MGF first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 106,603 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
106,603 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 MGF
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
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 MGF was last recorded at 106,603 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,603 miles · 4 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,603 miles
  • 2025 – 106,496 miles
  • 2024 – 106,351 miles
  • 2023 – 106,232 miles
  • 2022 – 106,139 miles
  • 2021 – 106,015 miles
  • 2020 – 105,904 miles
  • 2019 – 105,000 miles
  • 2018 – 103,815 miles
  • 2017 – 102,918 miles
  • 2016 – 101,881 miles
  • 2015 – 99,801 miles
  • 2014 – 98,521 miles
  • 2013 – 97,055 miles
  • 2012 – 94,896 miles
  • 2011 – 93,884 miles
  • 2010 – 91,466 miles
  • 2009 – 87,182 miles
  • 2008 – 80,502 miles
  • 2007 – 68,054 miles
  • 2006 – 57,703 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,603 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • O/S OUTER SILL CORRODED

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,603 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    106,603 miles
    Test number
    124881434870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail106,603 miles (+107)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,603 miles
    Test number
    706102456719
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass106,496 miles (+145)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    106,496 miles
    Test number
    495639615949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,351 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    106,351 miles
    Test number
    829767127410
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail106,351 miles (+119)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,351 miles
    Test number
    569532571821
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  6. Pass106,232 miles (+93)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    106,232 miles
    Test number
    387821369586
    • AdvisoryCentral Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass106,139 miles (+124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    106,139 miles
    Test number
    417537446892
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass106,015 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    106,015 miles
    Test number
    183595576696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass105,904 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    105,904 miles
    Test number
    381927983899
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail105,901 miles (+901)2 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,901 miles
    Test number
    914758126490
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass105,000 miles (+1,185)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    105,000 miles
    Test number
    577590816376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,815 miles (+897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    103,815 miles
    Test number
    559286789627
    • AdvisoryO/S OUTER SILL CORRODED
    • AdvisoryREAR SUB;FRAME CORRODED

  13. Pass102,918 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    102,918 miles
    Test number
    423908743802
    • AdvisoryO/S OUTER SILL CORRODED

  14. Fail102,906 miles (+1,025)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,906 miles
    Test number
    115147340859
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryO/S OUTER SILL CORRODED

  15. Pass101,881 miles (+2,080)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    101,881 miles
    Test number
    535842668315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass99,801 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    99,801 miles
    Test number
    766400515211
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside front antiroll bar D bush deteriating
    • NoteSlight smearing wiper blades
    • NoteStonechip windscreen

  17. Fail99,801 miles (+1,280)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,801 miles
    Test number
    747678205244
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside front antiroll bar D bush deteriating
    • NoteSlight smearing wiper blades
    • NoteStonechip windscreen

  18. Pass98,521 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    98,521 miles
    Test number
    758181814201
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  19. Fail98,508 miles (+1,453)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,508 miles
    Test number
    246494504262
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  20. Pass97,055 miles (+2,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    97,055 miles
    Test number
    749503813233
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass94,896 miles (+1,012)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    94,896 miles
    Test number
    218184212290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass93,884 miles (+2,418)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    93,884 miles
    Test number
    406367411222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass91,466 miles (+14)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    91,466 miles
    Test number
    184154440289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteLight damage and rust to end of sills

  24. Fail91,452 miles (+31)3 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,452 miles
    Test number
    653350630285
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteSlight rust on end of sills

  25. Fail91,421 miles (+4,239)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,421 miles
    Test number
    524715020299
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteFront discs corroded

  26. Pass87,182 miles (+6,680)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    87,182 miles
    Test number
    681005029272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass80,502 miles (+12,448)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    80,502 miles
    Test number
    160487428213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass68,054 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    68,054 miles
    Test number
    314529927253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail68,040 miles (+10,337)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,040 miles
    Test number
    954778327237
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  30. Pass57,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    57,703 miles
    Test number
    934734316202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 MGF

Does J9 MGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 MGF is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 MGF?
The MOT on J9 MGF is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 MGF done?
J9 MGF was recorded at 106,603 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 2,444 miles a year.
Has J9 MGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 MGF has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on J9 MGF 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 J9 MGF find?
J9 MGF passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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