MG MGF
Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc
R389 ECRMOT history
R389 ECR is a green petrol MG MGF first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 113,236 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 113,236 mi
- At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,276 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R389 ECR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MG
- Model
- MGF
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R389 ECR was last recorded at 113,236 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 963 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 112,273 miles · 5 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 963 miles
- Average per year
- 2,276 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 113,236 miles
- 2025 – 112,273 miles
- 2024 – 111,527 miles
- 2023 – 110,012 miles
- 2022 – 108,588 miles
- 2021 – 107,295 miles
- 2020 – 105,812 miles
- 2019 – 104,434 miles
- 2018 – 103,097 miles
- 2017 – 101,583 miles
- 2016 – 100,572 miles
- 2015 – 99,575 miles
- 2014 – 98,639 miles
- 2013 – 97,343 miles
- 2012 – 96,714 miles
- 2011 – 93,686 miles
- 2009 – 93,517 miles
- 2008 – 92,180 miles
- 2007 – 84,851 miles
- 2006 – 68,118 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass113,236 miles
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Full MOT history
23 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,236 miles (+963)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 113,236 miles
- Test number
- 451008644499
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass112,273 miles (+746)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 112,273 miles
- Test number
- 184891740787
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass111,527 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 111,527 miles
- Test number
- 435633727811
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail111,523 miles (+1,511)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,523 miles
- Test number
- 410527198335
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass110,012 miles (+1,424)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 110,012 miles
- Test number
- 156656456554
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass108,588 miles (+1,293)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 108,588 miles
- Test number
- 621154353927
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass107,295 miles (+1,483)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 107,295 miles
- Test number
- 629593122137
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass105,812 miles (+1,378)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 105,812 miles
- Test number
- 198094496626
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass104,434 miles (+1,337)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 104,434 miles
- Test number
- 761785884745
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met 18%.
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass103,097 miles (+1,514)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 103,097 miles
- Test number
- 921743625519
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,583 miles (+1,011)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 101,583 miles
- Test number
- 668724076668
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. 18%
Pass100,572 miles (+997)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 100,572 miles
- Test number
- 801152795174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,575 miles (+936)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 99,575 miles
- Test number
- 379136995118
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass98,639 miles (+1,296)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 98,639 miles
- Test number
- 338566294138
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass97,343 miles (+629)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 97,343 miles
- Test number
- 856748803296
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAdvise genral corrosion
- NoteAdvise suspension fluid needs topping up
Pass96,714 miles (+3,028)6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 96,714 miles
- Test number
- 717047412205
- NoteAll discs lipped corroded and pitted
- NoteAll steering and suspention parts badly corroded
- NoteBad engine and gearbox oil leaks
- NoteBoth front tyres worn very low on inner edges
- NoteChip in windscreen
- NoteExhaust corroded
Pass93,686 miles (+169)10 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2012
- Odometer
- 93,686 miles
- Test number
- 515809641142
- NoteCorrosion to subframes
- NoteCorrosion to various steering and suspension bushes
- NoteExhaust corroded
- NoteOil leaks
- NoteRear antiroll bar bushes worn
- NoteSlight flickering to offside rear lights when hazards lights on
- NoteSlight play in offside front wheel bearing
- NoteSlight wear in rear suspension bushes
- NoteSurface corrosion to brake discs
- NoteWipers smearing
Pass93,517 miles (+1,337)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 93,517 miles
- Test number
- 360046039241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,180 miles (+4)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 92,180 miles
- Test number
- 850000218213
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteCoolant leak main front to rear steel pipes
Fail92,176 miles (+7,325)8 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,176 miles
- Test number
- 222706608272
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteCoolant leak main front to rear steel pipes
Pass84,851 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 84,851 miles
- Test number
- 832817997246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,851 miles (+16,733)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,851 miles
- Test number
- 864132497215
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass68,118 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 68,118 miles
- Test number
- 351832686433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R389 ECR
- Does R389 ECR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R389 ECR is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R389 ECR?
- The MOT on R389 ECR is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R389 ECR done?
- R389 ECR was recorded at 113,236 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 2,276 miles a year.
- Has R389 ECR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R389 ECR has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on R389 ECR 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 R389 ECR find?
- R389 ECR passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.
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