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MG MGF

Grey · Petrol · 1996 · 1,796 cc

K18 MFBMOT history

K18 MFB is a grey petrol MG MGF first used on 1 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 3 Dec 2020 and it has passed 8 of 14 MOT tests, with 87,880 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Dec 2020
Mileage
87,880 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2022
MOT tests
14
8 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,682 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 MFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Dec 2020
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

K18 MFB was last recorded at 87,880 miles on 9 Aug 2022, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,866 miles · 4 Jun 2019
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
1,682 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 87,880 miles
  • 2019 – 87,866 miles
  • 2018 – 87,776 miles
  • 2017 – 87,737 miles
  • 2015 – 83,598 miles
  • 2011 – 83,405 miles
  • 2010 – 83,352 miles
  • 2008 – 75,884 miles
  • 2007 – 67,324 miles
  • 2006 – 61,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail87,880 miles
  • MajorEngine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine and gear box lower stabilizer bush missing (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn suspension ball joint worn possible broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorTyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both rear (5.2.3 (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill damaged
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Body has slight corrosion both chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer / inner sill (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Body has slight corrosion inner / outer sill (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail87,880 miles (+14)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,880 miles
    Test number
    137934496334
    • MajorEngine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine and gear box lower stabilizer bush missing (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn suspension ball joint worn possible broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorTyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both rear (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass87,866 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    87,866 miles
    Test number
    159297036192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail87,866 miles (+90)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,866 miles
    Test number
    959939083368
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass87,776 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    87,776 miles
    Test number
    433341598736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail87,737 miles (+4,139)11 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,737 miles
    Test number
    384322472469
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

  6. Pass83,598 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    83,598 miles
    Test number
    467071737774
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion both chassis legs (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion outer / inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion inner / outer sill (6.1.B.2)

  7. Fail83,586 miles (+181)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,586 miles
    Test number
    198523876702
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion both chassis legs (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion outer / inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion inner / outer sill (6.1.B.2)

  8. Pass83,405 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    83,405 miles
    Test number
    395996831429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,352 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    83,352 miles
    Test number
    651198420237
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail83,345 miles (+7,461)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,345 miles
    Test number
    670858710295
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass75,884 miles (+8,560)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    75,884 miles
    Test number
    543745598213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass67,324 miles (+6,010)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    67,324 miles
    Test number
    641835197213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass61,314 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    61,314 miles
    Test number
    932337796294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail61,312 miles3 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,312 miles
    Test number
    751516496204
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about K18 MFB

Does K18 MFB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K18 MFB expired on 3 Dec 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K18 MFB?
The MOT on K18 MFB expired on 3 Dec 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K18 MFB done?
K18 MFB was recorded at 87,880 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2022, an average of 1,682 miles a year.
Has K18 MFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 MFB has failed 6 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on K18 MFB 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 K18 MFB find?
K18 MFB failed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2022 with 7 major defects and 2 advisories: engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine and gear box lower stabilizer bush missing; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 6 more.

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