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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

R482 MOKMOT history

R482 MOK is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 5 Feb 1998. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 90,786 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
90,786 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
972 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R482 MOK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
5 Feb 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R482 MOK was last recorded at 90,786 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 1,075 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,711 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,075 miles
Average per year
972 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,786 miles
  • 2025 – 89,711 miles
  • 2024 – 88,215 miles
  • 2023 – 86,835 miles
  • 2022 – 85,634 miles
  • 2021 – 84,056 miles
  • 2020 – 83,325 miles
  • 2019 – 82,777 miles
  • 2018 – 81,286 miles
  • 2017 – 80,296 miles
  • 2015 – 80,092 miles
  • 2013 – 79,783 miles
  • 2009 – 78,652 miles
  • 2008 – 76,725 miles
  • 2007 – 73,572 miles
  • 2006 – 71,147 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,786 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,786 miles (+1,075)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    90,786 miles
    Test number
    883706691442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass89,711 miles (+1,496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    89,711 miles
    Test number
    758479468370
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass88,215 miles (+26)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    88,215 miles
    Test number
    856402862777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail88,189 miles (+1,354)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,189 miles
    Test number
    238634135577
    • 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))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass86,835 miles (+1,201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    86,835 miles
    Test number
    506404645815
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass85,634 miles (+1,578)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    85,634 miles
    Test number
    618768393320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,056 miles (+731)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    84,056 miles
    Test number
    808223274877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,325 miles (+548)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    83,325 miles
    Test number
    512064518196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,777 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,777 miles
    Test number
    540456216278
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak front to rear pipes
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail82,775 miles (+1,489)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,775 miles
    Test number
    118711282681
    • MajorElectronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak front to rear pipes
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass81,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    81,286 miles
    Test number
    684280515267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,286 miles (+990)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,286 miles
    Test number
    766157612757
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

  13. Pass80,296 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    80,296 miles
    Test number
    729380665082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,184 miles (+92)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,184 miles
    Test number
    239706936889
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Pass80,092 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    80,092 miles
    Test number
    739862495045
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvise wheel alignment
    • NoteExhaust coroded
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing
    • NoteRear brake pipes coroded
    • NoteRear fuel pipes coroded

  16. Fail80,092 miles (+309)3 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,092 miles
    Test number
    728551595072
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvise wheel alignment
    • NoteExhaust coroded
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing
    • NoteRear brake pipes coroded
    • NoteRear fuel pipes coroded

  17. Pass79,783 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    79,783 miles
    Test number
    298031493463
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteSuspension low

  18. Fail79,783 miles (+1,131)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,783 miles
    Test number
    537205983110
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteSuspension low

  19. Pass78,652 miles (+1,927)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    78,652 miles
    Test number
    211715989205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    76,725 miles
    Test number
    731234988234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail76,725 miles (+3,153)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,725 miles
    Test number
    260274488289
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass73,572 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    73,572 miles
    Test number
    811248717210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail73,484 miles (+2,337)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,484 miles
    Test number
    794590407298
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass71,147 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    71,147 miles
    Test number
    793666406203
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about R482 MOK

Does R482 MOK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R482 MOK is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on R482 MOK?
The MOT on R482 MOK is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R482 MOK done?
R482 MOK was recorded at 90,786 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 972 miles a year.
Has R482 MOK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R482 MOK has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on R482 MOK 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 R482 MOK find?
R482 MOK passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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