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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

S28 MGFMOT history

S28 MGF is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 20 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 114,547 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
114,547 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,519 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 MGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 MGF was last recorded at 114,547 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 1,001 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 May 2016: 94,416 miles, lower than 99,409 miles on 20 May 2016.

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
113,546 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,001 miles
Average per year
2,519 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,547 miles
  • 2025 – 113,546 miles
  • 2023 – 112,638 miles
  • 2022 – 111,090 miles
  • 2021 – 109,750 miles
  • 2020 – 108,407 miles
  • 2019 – 107,252 miles
  • 2018 – 102,722 miles
  • 2017 – 101,905 miles
  • 2016 – 94,416 miles
  • 2015 – 96,640 miles
  • 2014 – 93,463 miles
  • 2013 – 86,675 miles
  • 2012 – 85,920 miles
  • 2011 – 84,193 miles
  • 2010 – 82,751 miles
  • 2009 – 81,197 miles
  • 2008 – 78,838 miles
  • 2007 – 74,323 miles
  • 2006 – 66,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,547 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 Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,547 miles (+1,001)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    114,547 miles
    Test number
    655578684152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass113,546 miles (+908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    113,546 miles
    Test number
    290619077971
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,638 miles (+1,548)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    112,638 miles
    Test number
    922888604656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,090 miles (+1,340)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    111,090 miles
    Test number
    928880735538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass109,750 miles (+1,343)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    109,750 miles
    Test number
    898595643795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,407 miles (+1,155)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    108,407 miles
    Test number
    892850677657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,252 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    107,252 miles
    Test number
    598639581606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail107,230 miles (+4,508)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,230 miles
    Test number
    311064277508
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass102,722 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    102,722 miles
    Test number
    643330213289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail102,719 miles (+814)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,719 miles
    Test number
    883475602762
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass101,905 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    101,905 miles
    Test number
    422292963382
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp pattern poor
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail101,904 miles (+7,488)6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,904 miles
    Test number
    883659460478
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower hub (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower hub (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp pattern poor
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass94,416 miles (-4,993)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    94,416 miles
    Test number
    501157064823
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail99,409 miles (+2,769)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,409 miles
    Test number
    106131519920
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass96,640 miles (+3,177)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    96,640 miles
    Test number
    627801115104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,463 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    93,463 miles
    Test number
    266364894008
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail93,463 miles (+6,788)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,463 miles
    Test number
    749484894090
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass86,675 miles (+755)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    86,675 miles
    Test number
    985442053060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,920 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    85,920 miles
    Test number
    195188282079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail85,913 miles (+1,720)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,913 miles
    Test number
    539467282006
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass84,193 miles (+1,442)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    84,193 miles
    Test number
    819051481081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail82,751 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,751 miles
    Test number
    220936380061
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass82,751 miles (+1,554)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    82,751 miles
    Test number
    800176180001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass81,197 miles (+2,359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    81,197 miles
    Test number
    304472289032
    • 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)

  25. Pass78,838 miles (+4,515)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    78,838 miles
    Test number
    424617788027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass74,323 miles (+8,245)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    74,323 miles
    Test number
    442130497013
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass66,078 miles (+1,996)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    66,078 miles
    Test number
    754930666116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass64,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    64,082 miles
    Test number
    850993406008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S28 MGF

Does S28 MGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 MGF is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S28 MGF?
The MOT on S28 MGF is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S28 MGF done?
S28 MGF was recorded at 114,547 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 2,519 miles a year.
Has S28 MGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 MGF has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2019.
Has the mileage on S28 MGF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S28 MGF find?
S28 MGF passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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