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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S12 MGFMOT history

S12 MGF is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 92,039 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Jun 2026
Mileage
92,039 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,973 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 MGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 MGF was last recorded at 92,039 miles on 12 Jun 2025, 1,314 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Jul 2018: 89,639 miles, lower than 89,998 miles on 5 Jul 2017.

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
90,725 miles · 8 May 2024
Between the last two tests
1,314 miles
Average per year
2,973 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,039 miles
  • 2024 – 90,725 miles
  • 2021 – 90,501 miles
  • 2018 – 89,639 miles
  • 2017 – 89,998 miles
  • 2016 – 89,376 miles
  • 2015 – 84,962 miles
  • 2014 – 79,600 miles
  • 2013 – 72,462 miles
  • 2012 – 64,146 miles
  • 2011 – 59,198 miles
  • 2010 – 56,167 miles
  • 2009 – 52,090 miles
  • 2008 – 46,897 miles
  • 2007 – 41,304 miles
  • 2006 – 36,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,039 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,039 miles (+1,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    92,039 miles
    Test number
    109845236963
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass90,725 miles (+224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    90,725 miles
    Test number
    779384195632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass90,501 miles1 dangerous2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    90,501 miles
    Test number
    195154566862
    • DangerousCharging light flickering on dash and smell of battery fumes under bonnet , strongly advise repair
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated deteriorated and weeping slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt advise replacement (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inner sill and wheel arch at front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise replacement (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryClutch worn

  4. Fail90,501 miles (+862)1 dangerous1 repaired2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,501 miles
    Test number
    348810917612
    • DangerousCharging light flickering on dash and smell of battery fumes under bonnet , strongly advise repair
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated deteriorated and weeping slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt advise replacement (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inner sill and wheel arch at front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise replacement (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryClutch worn

  5. Pass89,639 miles (-359)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    89,639 miles
    Test number
    802786371444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass89,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    89,998 miles
    Test number
    436159014283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail89,998 miles (+622)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,998 miles
    Test number
    803856110819
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  8. Pass89,376 miles (+4,414)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    89,376 miles
    Test number
    387464987330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,962 miles (+5)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    84,962 miles
    Test number
    686597415285
    • NoteCorrosion n/s sill
    • NoteCorrosion o/s/r sill
    • NoteCorrosion on front brake discs
    • NoteCorrosion on main + n/s/r brake pipes

  10. Fail84,957 miles (+5,357)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,957 miles
    Test number
    396580215212
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteCorrosion n/s sill
    • NoteCorrosion o/s/r sill
    • NoteCorrosion on front brake discs
    • NoteCorrosion on main + n/s/r brake pipes

  11. Pass79,600 miles (+7,138)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    79,600 miles
    Test number
    636396814350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,462 miles (+8,316)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    72,462 miles
    Test number
    249087313346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,146 miles (+4,948)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    64,146 miles
    Test number
    456114792247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,198 miles (+3,031)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    59,198 miles
    Test number
    867291301319
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSome corrosion to rear sills

  15. Pass56,167 miles (+4,077)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    56,167 miles
    Test number
    292895610352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  16. Pass52,090 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    52,090 miles
    Test number
    310378469465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail52,023 miles (+5,126)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,023 miles
    Test number
    661615069273
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Pass46,897 miles (+5,593)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    46,897 miles
    Test number
    421390178203
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass41,304 miles (+4,871)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    41,304 miles
    Test number
    830140667218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass36,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    36,433 miles
    Test number
    282942376225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 MGF

Does S12 MGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S12 MGF expired on 11 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S12 MGF?
The MOT on S12 MGF expired on 11 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S12 MGF done?
S12 MGF was recorded at 92,039 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2025, an average of 2,973 miles a year.
Has S12 MGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 MGF has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S12 MGF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Jul 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S12 MGF find?
S12 MGF passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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