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MG MGF

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S18 MGFMOT history

S18 MGF is a blue petrol MG MGF first used on 14 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 86,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
86,414 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
329 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 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
14 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 MGF was last recorded at 86,414 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 866 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,548 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
866 miles
Average per year
329 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,414 miles
  • 2025 – 85,548 miles
  • 2024 – 84,649 miles
  • 2023 – 84,582 miles
  • 2022 – 84,424 miles
  • 2021 – 84,234 miles
  • 2020 – 84,064 miles
  • 2019 – 83,947 miles
  • 2018 – 83,530 miles
  • 2009 – 82,368 miles
  • 2008 – 81,955 miles
  • 2007 – 80,902 miles
  • 2006 – 79,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,414 miles
  • AdvisoryAll brake discs very rusty

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,414 miles (+866)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    86,414 miles
    Test number
    924312132250
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs very rusty
  2. Pass85,548 miles (+899)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    85,548 miles
    Test number
    459830082926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,649 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    84,649 miles
    Test number
    352973181726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,582 miles (+158)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    84,582 miles
    Test number
    877312334516
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass84,424 miles (+190)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    84,424 miles
    Test number
    676519493147
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  6. Pass84,234 miles (+10)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    84,234 miles
    Test number
    458966959669
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail84,224 miles (+160)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,224 miles
    Test number
    871895780760
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  8. Pass84,064 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    84,064 miles
    Test number
    430657448566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,947 miles (+417)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    83,947 miles
    Test number
    553717406356
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Pass83,530 miles (+1,162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    83,530 miles
    Test number
    992536645759
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass82,368 miles (+413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    82,368 miles
    Test number
    724613119226
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass81,955 miles (+1,053)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    81,955 miles
    Test number
    363895318426
    • NoteService and park brakes only just made minimum requirments on roller brake tester
  13. Pass80,902 miles (+1,079)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    80,902 miles
    Test number
    142906917281
    • NoteO/s drum stick has play
  14. Pass79,823 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    79,823 miles
    Test number
    951191796158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,805 miles2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,805 miles
    Test number
    770107586106
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteFront brake balance just within limits 23%

Questions about S18 MGF

Does S18 MGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 MGF is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 MGF?
The MOT on S18 MGF is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 MGF done?
S18 MGF was recorded at 86,414 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 329 miles a year.
Has S18 MGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 MGF has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on S18 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 S18 MGF find?
S18 MGF passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: all brake discs very rusty.

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