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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 1,796 cc

P786 LFSMOT history

P786 LFS is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 6 Dec 1996. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 102,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Sept 2024
Mileage
102,120 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2025
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,393 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P786 LFS
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
6 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

P786 LFS was last recorded at 102,120 miles on 25 Mar 2025, 713 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,407 miles · 20 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
713 miles
Average per year
1,393 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,120 miles
  • 2023 – 101,407 miles
  • 2022 – 100,411 miles
  • 2021 – 98,855 miles
  • 2020 – 97,830 miles
  • 2019 – 95,360 miles
  • 2018 – 93,682 miles
  • 2017 – 91,744 miles
  • 2016 – 90,666 miles
  • 2015 – 88,154 miles
  • 2014 – 87,167 miles
  • 2013 – 85,992 miles
  • 2012 – 84,676 miles
  • 2011 – 83,704 miles
  • 2010 – 83,329 miles
  • 2008 – 82,566 miles
  • 2007 – 81,222 miles
  • 2006 – 75,878 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail102,120 miles
  • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner streeing arm play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail102,120 miles (+713)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,120 miles
    Test number
    711358208281
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner streeing arm play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass101,407 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    101,407 miles
    Test number
    847130465815
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail101,406 miles (+995)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,406 miles
    Test number
    938346994447
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass100,411 miles (+1,556)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    100,411 miles
    Test number
    143076244184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,855 miles (+1,025)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    98,855 miles
    Test number
    137973905617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,830 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    97,830 miles
    Test number
    587658605167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail97,825 miles (+2,465)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,825 miles
    Test number
    543432019005
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass95,360 miles (+1,678)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    95,360 miles
    Test number
    638234172026
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront headlamp aim poor, output and image ok at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin disc's worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight coolant leak

  9. Pass93,682 miles (+1,938)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    93,682 miles
    Test number
    888298054628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,744 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    91,744 miles
    Test number
    410567426474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail91,742 miles (+1,076)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,742 miles
    Test number
    653269342291
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass90,666 miles (+2,512)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    90,666 miles
    Test number
    189693790329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    88,154 miles
    Test number
    206128015148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail88,154 miles (+987)2 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,154 miles
    Test number
    557260515109
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)

  15. Pass87,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    87,167 miles
    Test number
    267924604451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail87,167 miles (+1,175)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,167 miles
    Test number
    825527394078
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail85,992 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,992 miles
    Test number
    537499593000
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  18. Pass85,992 miles (+1,316)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    85,992 miles
    Test number
    547159593026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  19. Pass84,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    84,676 miles
    Test number
    486026962058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail84,676 miles (+972)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,676 miles
    Test number
    839126562082
    • Repaired at testNearside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

  21. Pass83,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    83,704 miles
    Test number
    939207861052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail83,704 miles (+375)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,704 miles
    Test number
    637047761063
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass83,329 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    83,329 miles
    Test number
    882326070051
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Fail83,324 miles (+758)3 failures3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,324 miles
    Test number
    272057860061
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass82,566 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    82,566 miles
    Test number
    423377668240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Fail82,554 miles (+1,332)2 dangerous4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,554 miles
    Test number
    813130328210
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
    • NoteHand brake close to max travel

  27. Pass81,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    81,222 miles
    Test number
    212972277418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    873011077167
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

  29. Pass75,878 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    75,878 miles
    Test number
    580364646138
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about P786 LFS

Does P786 LFS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P786 LFS expired on 19 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P786 LFS?
The MOT on P786 LFS expired on 19 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P786 LFS done?
P786 LFS was recorded at 102,120 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2025, an average of 1,393 miles a year.
Has P786 LFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P786 LFS has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on P786 LFS 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 P786 LFS find?
P786 LFS failed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 5 advisories: front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both; nearside front inner track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner streeing arm play; nearside front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp, and 7 more.

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