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MG MGF

Purple · Petrol · 1997 · 1,796 cc

P73 RFLMOT history

P73 RFL is a purple petrol MG MGF first used on 31 May 1997. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2024 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 92,497 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2024
Mileage
92,497 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2023
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,561 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P73 RFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 May 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

P73 RFL was last recorded at 92,497 miles on 26 Oct 2023, 4,544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,953 miles · 22 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
4,544 miles
Average per year
2,561 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 92,497 miles
  • 2022 – 87,953 miles
  • 2021 – 87,362 miles
  • 2019 – 87,335 miles
  • 2018 – 86,827 miles
  • 2017 – 86,507 miles
  • 2016 – 86,039 miles
  • 2014 – 85,635 miles
  • 2013 – 82,212 miles
  • 2010 – 74,570 miles
  • 2009 – 66,837 miles
  • 2008 – 61,169 miles
  • 2007 – 57,244 miles
  • 2006 – 51,630 miles
  • 2005 – 46,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,497 miles
  • AdvisorySubframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,497 miles (+4,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    92,497 miles
    Test number
    480207870020
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass87,953 miles (+29)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    87,953 miles
    Test number
    686292199167
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail87,924 miles (+562)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,924 miles
    Test number
    162442809833
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass87,362 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    87,362 miles
    Test number
    868261836767
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills weak.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sill to floors weak.
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame in poor condition.

  5. Fail87,359 miles (+24)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,359 miles
    Test number
    446991180730
    • 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills weak.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sill to floors weak.
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame in poor condition.

  6. Pass87,335 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    87,335 miles
    Test number
    575234733919
    • MinorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail87,335 miles (+508)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,335 miles
    Test number
    845542217893
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass86,827 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    86,827 miles
    Test number
    438540743725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail86,827 miles (+320)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,827 miles
    Test number
    568459653188
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass86,507 miles (+468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    86,507 miles
    Test number
    615081494286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass86,039 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    86,039 miles
    Test number
    687473481552
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Fail86,039 miles (+404)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,039 miles
    Test number
    474628979310
    • FailureFront Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass85,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    85,635 miles
    Test number
    985794064062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail85,635 miles (+3,423)17 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,635 miles
    Test number
    639761054023
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass82,212 miles (+7,642)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    82,212 miles
    Test number
    935502653046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,570 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    74,570 miles
    Test number
    802813640334
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteO/s headlight weak pattern

  17. Fail74,570 miles (+7,733)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,570 miles
    Test number
    664342740301
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteO/s headlight weak pattern

  18. Pass66,837 miles (+5,668)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    66,837 miles
    Test number
    983574049328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    61,169 miles
    Test number
    292874748333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail61,160 miles (+3,916)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,160 miles
    Test number
    712454548323
    • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCat heat shield broken

  21. Pass57,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    57,244 miles
    Test number
    371436847399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail57,244 miles (+5,614)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,244 miles
    Test number
    413545947367
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureFront Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass51,630 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    51,630 miles
    Test number
    700319136376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail51,627 miles (+4,991)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,627 miles
    Test number
    563195036372
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass46,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    46,636 miles
    Test number
    893332435398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P73 RFL

Does P73 RFL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P73 RFL expired on 25 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P73 RFL?
The MOT on P73 RFL expired on 25 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P73 RFL done?
P73 RFL was recorded at 92,497 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2023, an average of 2,561 miles a year.
Has P73 RFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P73 RFL has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on P73 RFL 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 P73 RFL find?
P73 RFL passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2023 with 2 advisories: subframe mounting repair covered in underseal; suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal.

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