MG MGF
Red · Petrol · 1996 · 1,796 cc
P355 EAVMOT history
P355 EAV is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 13 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2025 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 87,459 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Apr 2025
- Mileage
- 87,459 mi
- At MOT on 25 Apr 2024
- MOT tests
- 15
- 10 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 782 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P355 EAV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MG
- Model
- MGF
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 13 Aug 1996
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Apr 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Apr 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
P355 EAV was last recorded at 87,459 miles on 25 Apr 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 87,456 miles · 22 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 782 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 87,459 miles
- 2015 – 85,786 miles
- 2014 – 85,504 miles
- 2013 – 84,957 miles
- 2012 – 77,629 miles
- 2010 – 77,552 miles
- 2009 – 76,977 miles
- 2008 – 76,093 miles
- 2007 – 75,301 miles
- 2006 – 73,770 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,459 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
15 tests since 27 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,459 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 87,459 miles
- Test number
- 408196006954
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,456 miles (+1,670)8 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,456 miles
- Test number
- 373941341203
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Pass85,786 miles (+282)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 85,786 miles
- Test number
- 255530205146
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass85,504 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 85,504 miles
- Test number
- 446666904193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,504 miles (+547)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,504 miles
- Test number
- 368945954041
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass84,957 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 84,957 miles
- Test number
- 746000753017
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
Fail84,957 miles (+7,328)1 failure3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,957 miles
- Test number
- 867343743056
- FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
Pass77,629 miles (+77)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 77,629 miles
- Test number
- 705360092057
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteNo reverse lights.
Pass77,552 miles (+575)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 77,552 miles
- Test number
- 130688090243
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- NoteNearside disc pitted
Pass76,977 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 76,977 miles
- Test number
- 272037109384
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteBoth front to rear coolant pipes corroded
Fail76,977 miles (+884)1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,977 miles
- Test number
- 422037309442
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteBoth front to rear coolant pipes corroded
Pass76,093 miles (+71)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 76,093 miles
- Test number
- 991721218361
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail76,022 miles (+721)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,022 miles
- Test number
- 723438298277
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass75,301 miles (+1,531)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 75,301 miles
- Test number
- 841222607327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,770 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 73,770 miles
- Test number
- 452210606466
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteOffside rear caliper partially siezed on handbrake mechanism.
Questions about P355 EAV
- Does P355 EAV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P355 EAV expired on 24 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P355 EAV?
- The MOT on P355 EAV expired on 24 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P355 EAV done?
- P355 EAV was recorded at 87,459 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2024, an average of 782 miles a year.
- Has P355 EAV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P355 EAV has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on P355 EAV 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 P355 EAV find?
- P355 EAV passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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