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MG MGF

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 1,796 cc

R385 BNAMOT history

R385 BNA is a green petrol MG MGF first used on 26 Sept 1997. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 74,950 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Apr 2026
Mileage
74,950 mi
At MOT on 26 Apr 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,378 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R385 BNA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
26 Sept 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R385 BNA was last recorded at 74,950 miles on 26 Apr 2025, 64 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,886 miles · 25 Jun 2019
Between the last two tests
64 miles
Average per year
1,378 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,950 miles
  • 2019 – 74,886 miles
  • 2017 – 74,381 miles
  • 2016 – 72,709 miles
  • 2015 – 70,771 miles
  • 2014 – 70,437 miles
  • 2013 – 67,334 miles
  • 2012 – 64,180 miles
  • 2011 – 62,127 miles
  • 2010 – 58,345 miles
  • 2009 – 52,631 miles
  • 2007 – 51,341 miles
  • 2006 – 49,753 miles
  • 2005 – 48,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,950 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,950 miles (+64)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    74,950 miles
    Test number
    814620631764
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass74,886 miles (+505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    74,886 miles
    Test number
    751877191587
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass74,381 miles (+1,672)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    74,381 miles
    Test number
    716670336496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  4. Pass72,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    72,709 miles
    Test number
    396289300488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail72,709 miles (+1,938)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,709 miles
    Test number
    715937286305
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  6. Pass70,771 miles (+334)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    70,771 miles
    Test number
    709196975081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,437 miles (+3,103)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    70,437 miles
    Test number
    638061674018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,334 miles (+3,154)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    67,334 miles
    Test number
    755173873013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,180 miles (+2,053)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    64,180 miles
    Test number
    795204472055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    62,127 miles
    Test number
    978755171026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,127 miles (+3,782)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,127 miles
    Test number
    816090171014
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass58,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    58,345 miles
    Test number
    233669070093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail58,345 miles (+5,714)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,345 miles
    Test number
    791499270019
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass52,631 miles (+1,290)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    52,631 miles
    Test number
    963609579042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,341 miles (+1,588)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    51,341 miles
    Test number
    550404887258
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner tread.

  16. Pass49,753 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    49,753 miles
    Test number
    132380196278
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNoted that the front to rear water pipe is corroded

  17. Fail49,753 miles (+1,724)6 dangerous6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,753 miles
    Test number
    240090096200
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNoted that the front to rear water pipe is corroded

  18. Pass48,029 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    48,029 miles
    Test number
    530031095242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,025 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,025 miles
    Test number
    364066485208
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about R385 BNA

Does R385 BNA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R385 BNA expired on 25 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R385 BNA?
The MOT on R385 BNA expired on 25 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R385 BNA done?
R385 BNA was recorded at 74,950 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2025, an average of 1,378 miles a year.
Has R385 BNA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R385 BNA has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on R385 BNA 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 R385 BNA find?
R385 BNA passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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