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MG MGF

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S16 MGFMOT history

S16 MGF is a blue petrol MG MGF first used on 12 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 50,762 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
50,762 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 MGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
12 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 MGF was last recorded at 50,762 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,761 miles · 23 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,762 miles
  • 2025 – 48,709 miles
  • 2024 – 46,381 miles
  • 2023 – 41,755 miles
  • 2022 – 40,474 miles
  • 2020 – 38,776 miles
  • 2019 – 37,983 miles
  • 2018 – 37,181 miles
  • 2017 – 35,903 miles
  • 2016 – 34,375 miles
  • 2015 – 29,671 miles
  • 2014 – 27,158 miles
  • 2013 – 25,381 miles
  • 2012 – 24,318 miles
  • 2011 – 22,873 miles
  • 2010 – 21,858 miles
  • 2009 – 20,897 miles
  • 2008 – 19,562 miles
  • 2007 – 17,968 miles
  • 2006 – 16,337 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,762 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,762 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    50,762 miles
    Test number
    428352467803
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail50,761 miles (+2,052)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,761 miles
    Test number
    283176808634
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass48,709 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    48,709 miles
    Test number
    963012084179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail48,709 miles (+21)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,709 miles
    Test number
    819911648409
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail48,688 miles (+2,307)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,688 miles
    Test number
    390781624752
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.43 (8.2.1.2 (c))

  6. Pass46,381 miles (+4,626)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    46,381 miles
    Test number
    120881826653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass41,755 miles (+1,281)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    41,755 miles
    Test number
    903863261673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,474 miles (+1,698)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    40,474 miles
    Test number
    380836591540
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRide height very low - fluid suspension

  9. Pass38,776 miles (+793)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    38,776 miles
    Test number
    335074264806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,983 miles (+802)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    37,983 miles
    Test number
    715621696241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,181 miles (+1,278)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    37,181 miles
    Test number
    999869352020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass35,903 miles (+1,528)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    35,903 miles
    Test number
    115050869450
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass34,375 miles (+4,704)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    34,375 miles
    Test number
    184240711956
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs in poor condition on inner faces

  14. Pass29,671 miles (+2,513)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    29,671 miles
    Test number
    877222005234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,158 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    27,158 miles
    Test number
    325215304229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail27,155 miles (+1,774)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,155 miles
    Test number
    765534004240
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass25,381 miles (+1,063)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    25,381 miles
    Test number
    798356993180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass24,318 miles (+1,445)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    24,318 miles
    Test number
    796995792186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,873 miles (+1,015)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    22,873 miles
    Test number
    558602591173
    • NoteSuspension in a very low condition

  20. Pass21,858 miles (+961)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    21,858 miles
    Test number
    241374590160
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded inside. Suspension low.

  21. Pass20,897 miles (+1,335)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    20,897 miles
    Test number
    533337399182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,562 miles (+1,594)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    19,562 miles
    Test number
    673915008270
    • NoteChassis and under vehicle components starting to corrode
    • NoteService and parking brake performance only just above requirements
    • NoteSuspension low

  23. Pass17,968 miles (+1,631)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    17,968 miles
    Test number
    241329317224
    • NoteParking brake performance just above legal limit

  24. Pass16,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    16,337 miles
    Test number
    523692746206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S16 MGF

Does S16 MGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 MGF is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 MGF?
The MOT on S16 MGF is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 MGF done?
S16 MGF was recorded at 50,762 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 1,760 miles a year.
Has S16 MGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 MGF has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S16 MGF 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 S16 MGF find?
S16 MGF passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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