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MG MGF

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

R85 DNPMOT history

R85 DNP is a black petrol MG MGF first used on 4 Jun 1998. Its MOT expired on 9 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 69,130 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Dec 2022
Mileage
69,130 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2021
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,409 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R85 DNP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
4 Jun 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

R85 DNP was last recorded at 69,130 miles on 10 Dec 2021, 269 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,861 miles · 5 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
269 miles
Average per year
1,409 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 69,130 miles
  • 2020 – 68,861 miles
  • 2019 – 67,007 miles
  • 2018 – 66,420 miles
  • 2017 – 65,949 miles
  • 2016 – 64,931 miles
  • 2015 – 64,124 miles
  • 2014 – 63,306 miles
  • 2013 – 62,374 miles
  • 2012 – 61,671 miles
  • 2011 – 59,713 miles
  • 2010 – 57,580 miles
  • 2009 – 55,087 miles
  • 2008 – 52,554 miles
  • 2007 – 50,000 miles
  • 2006 – 47,182 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,130 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryEmissions co erratic
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded

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.

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • All brake discs very slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,130 miles (+269)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    69,130 miles
    Test number
    403644460588
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryEmissions co erratic
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded

  2. Pass68,861 miles (+1,854)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    68,861 miles
    Test number
    996828231570
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass67,007 miles (+587)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,007 miles
    Test number
    373479352267
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryGeneral age related corrosion on underside components

  4. Pass66,420 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    66,420 miles
    Test number
    377371440093
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs very slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  5. Fail66,420 miles (+471)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,420 miles
    Test number
    730033939306
    • FailureElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs very slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  6. Pass65,949 miles (+1,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    65,949 miles
    Test number
    321530486143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass64,931 miles (+807)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    64,931 miles
    Test number
    810626019672
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass64,124 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    64,124 miles
    Test number
    965009035122
    • NoteOffside front tyre is starting to cut out the inner edge

  9. Fail64,122 miles (+816)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,122 miles
    Test number
    425705435186
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre is starting to cut out the inner edge

  10. Fail63,306 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,306 miles
    Test number
    455933634163
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear trailing arm bushes have slight play
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is cutting out slightly.

  11. Pass63,306 miles (+932)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    63,306 miles
    Test number
    479893934136
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear trailing arm bushes have slight play
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is cutting out slightly.

  12. Pass62,374 miles (+703)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    62,374 miles
    Test number
    876492223197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass61,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    61,671 miles
    Test number
    376582422102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail61,668 miles (+1,955)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,668 miles
    Test number
    875052122198
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass59,713 miles (+2,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    59,713 miles
    Test number
    647241431132
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  16. Pass57,580 miles (+2,493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    57,580 miles
    Test number
    184892630108
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass55,087 miles (+2,533)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    55,087 miles
    Test number
    781558229179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,554 miles (+2,554)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    52,554 miles
    Test number
    600614648100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    50,000 miles
    Test number
    980572127173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail50,000 miles (+2,818)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,000 miles
    Test number
    764228607192
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass47,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    47,182 miles
    Test number
    290952536182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R85 DNP

Does R85 DNP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R85 DNP expired on 9 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R85 DNP?
The MOT on R85 DNP expired on 9 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R85 DNP done?
R85 DNP was recorded at 69,130 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2021, an average of 1,409 miles a year.
Has R85 DNP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R85 DNP has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2018.
Has the mileage on R85 DNP 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 R85 DNP find?
R85 DNP passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2021 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear tyre obviously under inflated; emissions co erratic; offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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