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MG MGF

Orange · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

R599 CKEMOT history

R599 CKE is an orange petrol MG MGF first used on 26 Jun 1998. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2025 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 82,424 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2025
Mileage
82,424 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2025
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,548 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R599 CKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
26 Jun 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

R599 CKE was last recorded at 82,424 miles on 12 Jun 2025, 160 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Apr 2010: 79,410 miles, lower than 793,939 miles on 14 Apr 2010.

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
82,264 miles · 30 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
160 miles
Average per year
1,548 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,424 miles
  • 2024 – 82,264 miles
  • 2023 – 82,214 miles
  • 2022 – 82,019 miles
  • 2020 – 81,325 miles
  • 2018 – 81,300 miles
  • 2016 – 81,216 miles
  • 2015 – 80,502 miles
  • 2012 – 80,378 miles
  • 2011 – 79,811 miles
  • 2010 – 79,410 miles
  • 2008 – 74,264 miles
  • 2007 – 64,145 miles
  • 2006 – 53,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail82,424 miles
  • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component 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.

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail82,424 miles (+160)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,424 miles
    Test number
    868535507696
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass82,264 miles (+50)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    82,264 miles
    Test number
    684957034934
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust outer cover corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear clutch rigid pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass82,214 miles (+195)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    82,214 miles
    Test number
    183012734979
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass82,019 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    82,019 miles
    Test number
    126216325367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail82,017 miles (+692)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,017 miles
    Test number
    601757922494
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass81,325 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    81,325 miles
    Test number
    645343254455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail81,324 miles (+24)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,324 miles
    Test number
    357975848112
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  8. Pass81,300 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    81,300 miles
    Test number
    529105325846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,216 miles (+714)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    81,216 miles
    Test number
    490626193152
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySURFACE RUST STARTING ON O/S/R BRAKE DISC ON INNER SIDE OF DISC
    • AdvisorySURFACE RUST STARTING ON O/S/R BRAKE DISC ON INNER SIDE OF DISC

  10. Pass80,502 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    80,502 miles
    Test number
    799541225134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail80,495 miles (+117)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,495 miles
    Test number
    246970525442
    • 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)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)

  12. Pass80,378 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    80,378 miles
    Test number
    679881892121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail80,368 miles (+557)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,368 miles
    Test number
    345677582119
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front tyres close to limit on inner edge

  14. Pass79,811 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    79,811 miles
    Test number
    808589701196
    • NoteFront tyres tread distorted

  15. Fail79,805 miles (+395)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,805 miles
    Test number
    628923701134
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • NoteFront tyres tread distorted

  16. Pass79,410 miles (-714,529)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    79,410 miles
    Test number
    282737600133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail793,939 miles (+719,675)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    793,939 miles
    Test number
    261294300410
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass74,264 miles (+10,119)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    74,264 miles
    Test number
    844973238327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass64,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    64,145 miles
    Test number
    772164537374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail64,144 miles (+10,665)4 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,144 miles
    Test number
    332794837334
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust system starting to corrode.
    • NoteNear side front tyre has uneven wear.
    • NoteOff side front tyre has uneven wear.
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack.

  21. Pass53,479 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    53,479 miles
    Test number
    723762176250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail53,462 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,462 miles
    Test number
    902281076289
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about R599 CKE

Does R599 CKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R599 CKE expired on 22 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R599 CKE?
The MOT on R599 CKE expired on 22 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R599 CKE done?
R599 CKE was recorded at 82,424 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2025, an average of 1,548 miles a year.
Has R599 CKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R599 CKE has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on R599 CKE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R599 CKE find?
R599 CKE failed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2025 with 2 major defects and 6 advisories: front sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened; parking brake efficiency below requirements; front suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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