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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,796 cc

R511 BWWMOT history

R511 BWW is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 11 Nov 1997. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 104,655 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
104,655 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,667 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R511 BWW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
11 Nov 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R511 BWW was last recorded at 104,655 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 896 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 May 2012: 87,360 miles, lower than 89,978 miles on 10 Mar 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
103,759 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
896 miles
Average per year
1,667 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,655 miles
  • 2025 – 103,759 miles
  • 2024 – 103,044 miles
  • 2023 – 102,900 miles
  • 2022 – 102,799 miles
  • 2021 – 102,101 miles
  • 2019 – 102,015 miles
  • 2018 – 101,316 miles
  • 2017 – 100,117 miles
  • 2016 – 99,669 miles
  • 2015 – 92,919 miles
  • 2014 – 88,180 miles
  • 2013 – 87,561 miles
  • 2012 – 87,360 miles
  • 2011 – 89,978 miles
  • 2009 – 85,485 miles
  • 2008 – 84,465 miles
  • 2007 – 83,331 miles
  • 2006 – 70,534 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,655 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,655 miles (+896)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    104,655 miles
    Test number
    886501262754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass103,759 miles (+715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    103,759 miles
    Test number
    541784857230
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass103,044 miles (+144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    103,044 miles
    Test number
    269762496814
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass102,900 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    102,900 miles
    Test number
    956011464196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail102,899 miles (+27)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,899 miles
    Test number
    626199919491
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  6. Fail102,872 miles (+73)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,872 miles
    Test number
    420844455710
    • 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))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass102,799 miles (+698)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    102,799 miles
    Test number
    354833077042
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTemperature gauge not working

  8. Pass102,101 miles (+86)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    102,101 miles
    Test number
    639022608730
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe rusty at t piece joiner (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front towing eye damaged /twisted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe rusty at t piece joiner (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control arm center bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe rusty at t piece joiner (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control arm center bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass102,015 miles (+699)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    102,015 miles
    Test number
    725605710647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass101,316 miles (+1,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    101,316 miles
    Test number
    416895743472
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  11. Pass100,117 miles (+448)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    100,117 miles
    Test number
    305456326154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,669 miles (+237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    99,669 miles
    Test number
    758347571210
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWiper blade rubbers split

  13. Fail99,432 miles (+6,513)6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,432 miles
    Test number
    272626031209
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt guide adrift/ broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake is binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside slightly corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view prior to test

  14. Pass92,919 miles (+4,739)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    92,919 miles
    Test number
    328516305115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/F Wheel bearing slightly noisey

  15. Pass88,180 miles (+619)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    88,180 miles
    Test number
    126083524124
    • NoteBoth front wheel/bearings a bit rough

  16. Pass87,561 miles (+201)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    87,561 miles
    Test number
    367290523111
    • NoteBoth front wheel/bearings feel a bit rough
    • NoteOff/side front tyre thinning on in/side edge

  17. Pass87,360 miles (-2,618)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    87,360 miles
    Test number
    209913722407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass89,978 miles (+4,493)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    89,978 miles
    Test number
    147219961088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll four shock absorber lower rubber bushs worn
    • NoteNearside front top swivel worn
    • NoteOffside front wheel bearing rough

  19. Pass85,485 miles (+1,020)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    85,485 miles
    Test number
    813028209119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass84,465 miles (+1,134)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    84,465 miles
    Test number
    533220018192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass83,331 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    83,331 miles
    Test number
    162583217139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail83,331 miles (+12,797)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,331 miles
    Test number
    471673117113
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass70,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    70,534 miles
    Test number
    362480616130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R511 BWW

Does R511 BWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R511 BWW is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on R511 BWW?
The MOT on R511 BWW is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R511 BWW done?
R511 BWW was recorded at 104,655 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 1,667 miles a year.
Has R511 BWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R511 BWW has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on R511 BWW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R511 BWW find?
R511 BWW passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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