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MG MGF

White · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

R989 MBNMOT history

R989 MBN is a white petrol MG MGF first used on 2 Jan 1998. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 85,927 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Aug 2026
Mileage
85,927 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2025
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,767 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R989 MBN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
2 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R989 MBN was last recorded at 85,927 miles on 12 Aug 2025, 2,432 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,495 miles · 9 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,432 miles
Average per year
2,767 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,927 miles
  • 2024 – 83,495 miles
  • 2023 – 81,396 miles
  • 2022 – 78,618 miles
  • 2021 – 75,579 miles
  • 2020 – 74,087 miles
  • 2019 – 72,248 miles
  • 2018 – 69,232 miles
  • 2017 – 66,725 miles
  • 2016 – 63,439 miles
  • 2015 – 60,706 miles
  • 2014 – 57,817 miles
  • 2013 – 54,483 miles
  • 2012 – 51,579 miles
  • 2011 – 49,771 miles
  • 2010 – 48,516 miles
  • 2009 – 46,681 miles
  • 2008 – 45,567 miles
  • 2007 – 42,385 miles
  • 2006 – 32,339 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,927 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front antirollbar link bushes deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

33 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,927 miles (+2,432)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    85,927 miles
    Test number
    686454100291
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  2. Pass83,495 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    83,495 miles
    Test number
    682678638934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail83,493 miles (+2,097)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,493 miles
    Test number
    310754429229
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass81,396 miles (+2,778)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    81,396 miles
    Test number
    785384143993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,618 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    78,618 miles
    Test number
    254258795814
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s sills corroded

  6. Fail78,618 miles (+3,039)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,618 miles
    Test number
    237526135099
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s sills corroded

  7. Pass75,579 miles (+100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    75,579 miles
    Test number
    642989165394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front antirollbar link bushes deteriorated

  8. Fail75,479 miles (+1,392)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,479 miles
    Test number
    792825058138
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front antirollbar link bushes deteriorated

  9. Pass74,087 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    74,087 miles
    Test number
    131826857625
    • AdvisoryCentral Front antirollbar link bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail74,087 miles (+1,839)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,087 miles
    Test number
    100260042052
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front antirollbar link bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass72,248 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    72,248 miles
    Test number
    555734222362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail72,248 miles (+3,016)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,248 miles
    Test number
    954178997410
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass69,232 miles (+2,507)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    69,232 miles
    Test number
    463223095286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,725 miles (+3,286)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    66,725 miles
    Test number
    377676024633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  15. Pass63,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    63,439 miles
    Test number
    944609624954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail63,439 miles (+2,733)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,439 miles
    Test number
    316484969314
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass60,706 miles (+2,889)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    60,706 miles
    Test number
    727572072175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    57,817 miles
    Test number
    799241034296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,817 miles (+3,334)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,817 miles
    Test number
    826251134202
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  20. Pass54,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    54,483 miles
    Test number
    909544733279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail54,483 miles (+2,904)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,483 miles
    Test number
    535784233264
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass51,579 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    51,579 miles
    Test number
    598536832201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Fail51,579 miles (+1,808)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,579 miles
    Test number
    298384632250
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass49,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    49,771 miles
    Test number
    537112331114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail49,771 miles (+1,255)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,771 miles
    Test number
    236262331444
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass48,516 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    48,516 miles
    Test number
    851182430125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail48,514 miles (+1,833)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,514 miles
    Test number
    511800130179
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass46,681 miles (+1,114)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    46,681 miles
    Test number
    251121439424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass45,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    45,567 miles
    Test number
    754333138157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail45,567 miles (+3,182)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,567 miles
    Test number
    490640538108
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  31. Pass42,385 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    42,385 miles
    Test number
    202898087079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail42,378 miles (+10,039)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,378 miles
    Test number
    202517987021
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  33. Pass32,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    32,339 miles
    Test number
    950221996063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R989 MBN

Does R989 MBN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R989 MBN expired on 25 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R989 MBN?
The MOT on R989 MBN expired on 25 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R989 MBN done?
R989 MBN was recorded at 85,927 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2025, an average of 2,767 miles a year.
Has R989 MBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R989 MBN has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on R989 MBN 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 R989 MBN find?
R989 MBN passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, and 1 more.

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