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MG MGF

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 1,796 cc

N97 ANDMOT history

N97 AND is a green petrol MG MGF first used on 15 Mar 1996. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 75,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
75,809 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,741 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N97 AND
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
15 Mar 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

N97 AND was last recorded at 75,809 miles on 15 Nov 2025, 54 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,755 miles · 4 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
54 miles
Average per year
1,741 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,809 miles
  • 2023 – 75,389 miles
  • 2021 – 75,000 miles
  • 2020 – 74,936 miles
  • 2018 – 74,597 miles
  • 2017 – 74,560 miles
  • 2012 – 74,525 miles
  • 2011 – 73,110 miles
  • 2010 – 69,782 miles
  • 2008 – 67,923 miles
  • 2007 – 63,521 miles
  • 2006 – 58,470 miles
  • 2005 – 40,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,809 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryReversing lamp inoperative.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear tyre slightly misshapen and has flat spot

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear tyre tread pattern split and perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,809 miles (+54)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    75,809 miles
    Test number
    389523212535
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReversing lamp inoperative.

  2. Fail75,755 miles (+366)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,755 miles
    Test number
    643831705771
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReversing lamp inoperative.

  3. Pass75,389 miles (+389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    75,389 miles
    Test number
    890965818181
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass75,000 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    75,000 miles
    Test number
    608330785921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,936 miles (+339)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    74,936 miles
    Test number
    394352012245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,597 miles (+14)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    74,597 miles
    Test number
    808997067288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly misshapen and has flat spot
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread pattern split and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread pattern perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tread pattern split and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly misshapen
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail74,583 miles (+23)7 major19 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,583 miles
    Test number
    910638265501
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly misshapen and has flat spot
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread pattern split and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread pattern perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tread pattern split and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly misshapen
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCatalyst found to be noisy

  8. Pass74,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    74,560 miles
    Test number
    482945876328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail74,560 miles (+18)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,560 miles
    Test number
    752322975493
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  10. Fail74,542 miles (+17)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,542 miles
    Test number
    731146999829
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass74,525 miles (+1,415)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    74,525 miles
    Test number
    697145382227
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNSR Tyre Has Flat Spot

  12. Pass73,110 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    73,110 miles
    Test number
    835458871148
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)

  13. Fail73,104 miles (+3,322)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,104 miles
    Test number
    367803751149
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront discs corroded

  14. Pass69,782 miles (+32)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    69,782 miles
    Test number
    882578370053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll brake discs slightly corroded may be due to standing.
    • NoteFront number plate staring to delaminate.
    • NoteHas the timing belt been replaced,failure causes major engine damage.

  15. Fail69,750 miles (+1,827)7 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,750 miles
    Test number
    790070170092
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAll brake discs slightly corroded may be due to standing.
    • NoteFront number plate staring to delaminate.
    • NoteHas the timing belt been replaced,failure causes major engine damage.

  16. Pass67,923 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    67,923 miles
    Test number
    420349708359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  17. Fail67,922 miles (+4,401)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,922 miles
    Test number
    653247388200
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  18. Fail63,521 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,521 miles
    Test number
    262818897263
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass63,521 miles (+5,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    63,521 miles
    Test number
    583518697237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass58,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    58,470 miles
    Test number
    633371456200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,465 miles (+18,355)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,465 miles
    Test number
    350401556438
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass40,110 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2006
    Odometer
    40,110 miles
    Test number
    783023935109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about N97 AND

Does N97 AND currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N97 AND is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on N97 AND?
The MOT on N97 AND is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N97 AND done?
N97 AND was recorded at 75,809 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2025, an average of 1,741 miles a year.
Has N97 AND ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N97 AND has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on N97 AND 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 N97 AND find?
N97 AND passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive; reversing lamp inoperative..

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