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MG MGF

Purple · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S17 MGFMOT history

S17 MGF is a purple petrol MG MGF first used on 17 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 112,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
112,211 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
3,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 MGF
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
17 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 MGF was last recorded at 112,211 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 2,273 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,938 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,273 miles
Average per year
3,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,211 miles
  • 2025 – 109,938 miles
  • 2023 – 108,748 miles
  • 2022 – 107,797 miles
  • 2021 – 105,081 miles
  • 2020 – 103,826 miles
  • 2019 – 102,679 miles
  • 2018 – 99,642 miles
  • 2017 – 96,283 miles
  • 2016 – 93,980 miles
  • 2015 – 88,587 miles
  • 2014 – 85,807 miles
  • 2013 – 83,559 miles
  • 2012 – 77,218 miles
  • 2011 – 73,764 miles
  • 2010 – 68,603 miles
  • 2009 – 62,570 miles
  • 2008 – 57,247 miles
  • 2007 – 53,144 miles
  • 2006 – 50,961 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,211 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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • All road wheels have substantial corrosion to the insides.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • All steering & suspension components show heavy surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass112,211 miles (+2,273)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    112,211 miles
    Test number
    157783305160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,938 miles (+1,190)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    109,938 miles
    Test number
    996254816286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass108,748 miles (+951)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    108,748 miles
    Test number
    852620597127
    • AdvisoryAll front steering & suspension components show heavy surface corrosion.
    • AdvisoryAll road wheels have substantial corrosion to the insides.
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass107,797 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    107,797 miles
    Test number
    476024504846
    • AdvisoryAll road wheels have substantial corrosion to the insides.
    • AdvisoryAll steering & suspension components show heavy surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  5. Fail107,797 miles (+2,716)2 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,797 miles
    Test number
    656745639472
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner face pitted & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Pitted & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll road wheels have substantial corrosion to the inside.
    • AdvisoryAll steering & suspension components show heavy surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs pitted & corroded to inner faces but not considered seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

  6. Pass105,081 miles (+116)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    105,081 miles
    Test number
    746232247070
    • AdvisoryAll steering and suspension components show heavy surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc inner face pitted & corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc inner face pitted & corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc inner face pitted & corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc inner face pitted & corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Fail104,965 miles (+1,139)8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,965 miles
    Test number
    619842952817
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll steering and suspension components show heavy surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc inner face pitted & corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc inner face pitted & corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc inner face pitted & corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc inner face pitted & corroded but not seriously weakened

  8. Pass103,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    103,826 miles
    Test number
    461106804693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail103,824 miles (+1,145)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,824 miles
    Test number
    739121400621
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  10. Pass102,679 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    102,679 miles
    Test number
    360852477921
    • AdvisoryAll four brake discs in poor condition on inner faces

  11. Fail102,673 miles (+3,031)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,673 miles
    Test number
    829229793553
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll four brake discs in poor condition on inner faces

  12. Pass99,642 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    99,642 miles
    Test number
    232411927573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing corroded

  13. Fail99,631 miles (+3,348)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,631 miles
    Test number
    301826329181
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing corroded

  14. Pass96,283 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    96,283 miles
    Test number
    325025735563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail96,273 miles (+2,293)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,273 miles
    Test number
    236378809406
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  16. Pass93,980 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    93,980 miles
    Test number
    618680716917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail93,977 miles (+5,390)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,977 miles
    Test number
    625103146413
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass88,587 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    88,587 miles
    Test number
    822491186425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail88,450 miles (+2,643)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,450 miles
    Test number
    698909445383
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass85,807 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    85,807 miles
    Test number
    675781634272
    • 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)

  21. Fail85,802 miles (+2,243)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,802 miles
    Test number
    898170534243
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • 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)

  22. Pass83,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    83,559 miles
    Test number
    699531243219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail83,559 miles (+6,341)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,559 miles
    Test number
    809241793137
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass77,218 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    77,218 miles
    Test number
    616306682158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail77,216 miles (+3,452)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,216 miles
    Test number
    668359572179
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass73,764 miles (+5,161)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    73,764 miles
    Test number
    227626381476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass68,603 miles (+6,033)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    68,603 miles
    Test number
    213475690485
    • NoteFront tyres wearing at inner edge. Exhaust flange stud broken. Slight damage to o/s/r sill edge.

  28. Pass62,570 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    62,570 miles
    Test number
    363168099166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteLight scratching of screen. Slight binding of n/s/f brake. O/S/F Tyre wearing at inner edge. Exhaust strap corroded/broken.

  29. Fail62,570 miles (+5,323)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,570 miles
    Test number
    452398799145
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteLight scratching of screen. Slight binding of n/s/f brake. O/S/F Tyre wearing at inner edge. Exhaust strap corroded/broken.

  30. Pass57,247 miles (+4,103)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    57,247 miles
    Test number
    492576098156
    • NoteSrs light on

  31. Fail53,144 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,144 miles
    Test number
    262196807243
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  32. Pass53,144 miles (+2,183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    53,144 miles
    Test number
    360066707481
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  33. Pass50,961 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    50,961 miles
    Test number
    523437006279
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront discs corroded.

  34. Fail50,961 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,961 miles
    Test number
    384776206416
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront discs corroded.

Questions about S17 MGF

Does S17 MGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 MGF is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S17 MGF?
The MOT on S17 MGF is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S17 MGF done?
S17 MGF was recorded at 112,211 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 3,129 miles a year.
Has S17 MGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 MGF has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on S17 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 S17 MGF find?
S17 MGF passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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