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MG MGF

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 1,796 cc

P32 FBAMOT history

P32 FBA is a green petrol MG MGF first used on 5 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 12 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 87,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Apr 2023
Mileage
87,118 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2022
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
1,759 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P32 FBA
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
5 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P32 FBA was last recorded at 87,118 miles on 13 Apr 2022, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jun 2015: 55,856 miles, lower than 76,074 miles on 31 Mar 2014.
  • 14 Jun 2016: 11,671 miles, lower than 82,700 miles on 9 Jun 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
87,113 miles · 11 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
1,759 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 87,118 miles
  • 2020 – 85,454 miles
  • 2019 – 84,777 miles
  • 2018 – 83,097 miles
  • 2017 – 82,773 miles
  • 2016 – 11,671 miles
  • 2015 – 55,856 miles
  • 2014 – 76,074 miles
  • 2013 – 76,037 miles
  • 2012 – 75,958 miles
  • 2011 – 75,116 miles
  • 2010 – 75,062 miles
  • 2009 – 74,851 miles
  • 2008 – 72,653 miles
  • 2007 – 68,582 miles
  • 2006 – 58,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,118 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPark brake effort just met 17 %

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2016–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,118 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    87,118 miles
    Test number
    662412916331
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPark brake effort just met 17 %

  2. Fail87,113 miles (+16)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,113 miles
    Test number
    596427903575
    • MajorEmissions not tested fuel gauge reading empty/engine stopped (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail87,097 miles (+1,643)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,097 miles
    Test number
    679169678360
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Outer Exhaust system insecure mounts (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass85,454 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    85,454 miles
    Test number
    383102043378
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Fail85,442 miles (+665)3 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,442 miles
    Test number
    917507840667
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner lower wheel arch to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning malfunction light on dash (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass84,777 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,777 miles
    Test number
    196445603897
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail84,777 miles1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,777 miles
    Test number
    230782621344
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail84,777 miles (+1,680)2 dangerous6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,777 miles
    Test number
    535527387074
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass83,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    83,097 miles
    Test number
    254728463313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail83,097 miles (+324)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,097 miles
    Test number
    310265047774
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

  11. Pass82,773 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    82,773 miles
    Test number
    452309085859
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail82,763 miles (+71,092)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,763 miles
    Test number
    813817896399
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass11,671 miles (-71,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    11,671 miles
    Test number
    976828972864
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail82,700 miles (+26,844)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,700 miles
    Test number
    893441401479
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass55,856 miles (-20,218)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    55,856 miles
    Test number
    219043665161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,074 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    76,074 miles
    Test number
    388240994045
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass76,037 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    76,037 miles
    Test number
    395419903180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,958 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    75,958 miles
    Test number
    419099942126
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail75,958 miles (+842)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,958 miles
    Test number
    846487342189
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass75,116 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    75,116 miles
    Test number
    787483431171
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Fail75,112 miles (+50)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,112 miles
    Test number
    578852531109
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass75,062 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    75,062 miles
    Test number
    600502940101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Fail75,062 miles (+211)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,062 miles
    Test number
    651052940152
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Pass74,851 miles (+2,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    74,851 miles
    Test number
    112975819193
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass72,653 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    72,653 miles
    Test number
    724462448144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail72,634 miles (+4,052)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,634 miles
    Test number
    354935638174
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  27. Pass68,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    68,582 miles
    Test number
    113018167475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail68,582 miles (+9,880)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,582 miles
    Test number
    130474967036
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass58,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    58,702 miles
    Test number
    430526546036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P32 FBA

Does P32 FBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P32 FBA expired on 12 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P32 FBA?
The MOT on P32 FBA expired on 12 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P32 FBA done?
P32 FBA was recorded at 87,118 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2022, an average of 1,759 miles a year.
Has P32 FBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P32 FBA has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on P32 FBA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 12 Jun 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P32 FBA find?
P32 FBA passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2022 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all, and 1 more.

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