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MG MGF

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 1,796 cc

P353 RULMOT history

P353 RUL is a green petrol MG MGF first used on 4 Sept 1996. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 120,973 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2026
Mileage
120,973 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,082 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P353 RUL
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
4 Sept 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P353 RUL was last recorded at 120,973 miles on 1 Oct 2025, 1,259 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,714 miles · 7 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,259 miles
Average per year
2,082 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,973 miles
  • 2024 – 119,714 miles
  • 2023 – 116,389 miles
  • 2022 – 113,721 miles
  • 2021 – 110,055 miles
  • 2020 – 107,351 miles
  • 2019 – 107,043 miles
  • 2018 – 106,416 miles
  • 2017 – 105,447 miles
  • 2016 – 103,906 miles
  • 2015 – 101,572 miles
  • 2014 – 98,915 miles
  • 2013 – 95,807 miles
  • 2012 – 92,981 miles
  • 2011 – 92,183 miles
  • 2010 – 89,410 miles
  • 2009 – 87,684 miles
  • 2008 – 85,883 miles
  • 2007 – 83,140 miles
  • 2006 – 81,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,973 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,973 miles (+1,259)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    120,973 miles
    Test number
    777981786972
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  2. Pass119,714 miles (+3,325)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    119,714 miles
    Test number
    606191923614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass116,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    116,389 miles
    Test number
    568859668595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail116,387 miles (+2,666)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,387 miles
    Test number
    216949159251
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass113,721 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    113,721 miles
    Test number
    293957200049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail113,721 miles (+3,666)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,721 miles
    Test number
    718383477189
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass110,055 miles (+2,704)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    110,055 miles
    Test number
    841449552525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass107,351 miles (+2)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    107,351 miles
    Test number
    549492962770
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail107,349 miles (+306)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,349 miles
    Test number
    583239275972
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass107,043 miles (+627)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    107,043 miles
    Test number
    135849440714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,416 miles (+969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    106,416 miles
    Test number
    304991179968
    • AdvisoryAll brake ferrules rusty

  12. Pass105,447 miles (+1,541)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    105,447 miles
    Test number
    799289875451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,906 miles (+2,334)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    103,906 miles
    Test number
    992131084425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,572 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    101,572 miles
    Test number
    220385991160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail101,571 miles (+2,656)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,571 miles
    Test number
    454653580657
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass98,915 miles (+3,108)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    98,915 miles
    Test number
    999689404284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass95,807 miles (+2,826)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    95,807 miles
    Test number
    555422313286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass92,981 miles (+798)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    92,981 miles
    Test number
    367799802478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass92,183 miles (+2,773)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    92,183 miles
    Test number
    386488421404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass89,410 miles (+1,726)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    89,410 miles
    Test number
    712825210299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass87,684 miles (+1,801)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    87,684 miles
    Test number
    374393319217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass85,883 miles (+2,743)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    85,883 miles
    Test number
    791044428241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass83,140 miles (+2,034)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    83,140 miles
    Test number
    374185827496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass81,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    81,106 miles
    Test number
    552359916245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P353 RUL

Does P353 RUL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P353 RUL expired on 12 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P353 RUL?
The MOT on P353 RUL expired on 12 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P353 RUL done?
P353 RUL was recorded at 120,973 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2025, an average of 2,082 miles a year.
Has P353 RUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P353 RUL has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on P353 RUL 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 P353 RUL find?
P353 RUL passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2025 with 4 minor defects: nearside headlamp reflector slightly defective; nearside rear tyre obviously under inflated; offside headlamp reflector slightly defective, and 1 more.

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