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MG MGF

Purple · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S118 LRFMOT history

S118 LRF is a purple petrol MG MGF first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 28 MOT tests, with 128,109 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
128,109 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2026
MOT tests
28
14 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S118 LRF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S118 LRF was last recorded at 128,109 miles on 30 May 2026, 922 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,187 miles · 10 May 2024
Between the last two tests
922 miles
Average per year
4,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,109 miles
  • 2024 – 127,187 miles
  • 2021 – 126,796 miles
  • 2020 – 126,516 miles
  • 2019 – 120,732 miles
  • 2018 – 120,720 miles
  • 2017 – 118,262 miles
  • 2016 – 113,392 miles
  • 2015 – 110,448 miles
  • 2014 – 102,986 miles
  • 2013 – 101,881 miles
  • 2012 – 89,824 miles
  • 2011 – 89,741 miles
  • 2009 – 74,523 miles
  • 2008 – 59,343 miles
  • 2007 – 46,548 miles
  • 2006 – 43,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,109 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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Dangerous5 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass128,109 miles (+922)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    128,109 miles
    Test number
    741562887794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass127,187 miles (+391)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    127,187 miles
    Test number
    718941685205
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass126,796 miles (+280)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    126,796 miles
    Test number
    627185443516
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass126,516 miles (+5,784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    126,516 miles
    Test number
    724521260308
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass120,732 miles (+12)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    120,732 miles
    Test number
    153893746183
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRevers light is not working

  6. Fail120,720 miles (+2,458)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,720 miles
    Test number
    899385768344
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass118,262 miles (+4,870)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    118,262 miles
    Test number
    201456382296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass113,392 miles (+2,944)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    113,392 miles
    Test number
    905840734837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass110,448 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    110,448 miles
    Test number
    158790495420
    • 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)

  10. Fail110,442 miles (+7,456)6 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,442 miles
    Test number
    509683185067
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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 Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s front sidelight bulb dim

  11. Pass102,986 miles (+32)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    102,986 miles
    Test number
    596530064075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail102,954 miles (+63)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,954 miles
    Test number
    389113954070
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail102,891 miles (+1,010)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,891 miles
    Test number
    277584404036
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit fouled by moving parts likely to cause damage (2.4.D.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail101,881 miles (+12,057)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,881 miles
    Test number
    609826723311
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEml light on

  15. Pass89,824 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    89,824 miles
    Test number
    338583802286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail89,803 miles (+22)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,803 miles
    Test number
    468536292188
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Fail89,781 miles (+20)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,781 miles
    Test number
    275740472400
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Fail89,761 miles (+20)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,761 miles
    Test number
    327879112125
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Fail89,741 miles (+43)1 dangerous11 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,741 miles
    Test number
    829061411280
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteBack box bracket broken
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteNsr outter drive shaft gaitor clip missing
    • NoteRear discs worn

  20. Fail89,698 miles (+1,755)7 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,698 miles
    Test number
    867649651073
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBrake fluid level low
    • NoteClutch worn
    • NoteFront pads appear low
    • NoteNearside rear disc light corrosion

  21. Fail87,943 miles (+13,420)1 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,943 miles
    Test number
    527094401053
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel hub cracked (4.2.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  22. Pass74,523 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    74,523 miles
    Test number
    552578779238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail74,471 miles (+185)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,471 miles
    Test number
    350226779263
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

  24. Fail74,286 miles (+14,943)1 dangerous6 failures1 repaired7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,286 miles
    Test number
    930255459299
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteO/s/r foot brake slow in action
    • NoteO/s/r tyre showing signs of perishing

  25. Pass59,343 miles (+12,795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    59,343 miles
    Test number
    941295258258
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass46,548 miles (+3,518)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    46,548 miles
    Test number
    324734427198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass43,030 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    43,030 miles
    Test number
    114476706211
    • NoteEmissions close to fail
    • NoteHand brake weak
    • NoteSlight play in rear suspension bushes

  28. Fail43,030 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,030 miles
    Test number
    192656506246
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteEmissions close to fail
    • NoteHand brake weak
    • NoteSlight play in rear suspension bushes

Questions about S118 LRF

Does S118 LRF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S118 LRF is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S118 LRF?
The MOT on S118 LRF is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S118 LRF done?
S118 LRF was recorded at 128,109 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2026, an average of 4,287 miles a year.
Has S118 LRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S118 LRF has failed 14 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on S118 LRF 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 S118 LRF find?
S118 LRF passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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