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MG MGF

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S35 ORUMOT history

S35 ORU is a black petrol MG MGF first used on 30 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 4 Jun 2025 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 109,456 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jun 2025
Mileage
109,456 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2024
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,934 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S35 ORU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S35 ORU was last recorded at 109,456 miles on 5 Jun 2024, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,425 miles · 26 May 2023
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
2,934 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 109,456 miles
  • 2023 – 109,425 miles
  • 2022 – 109,301 miles
  • 2021 – 108,903 miles
  • 2020 – 108,680 miles
  • 2019 – 108,033 miles
  • 2018 – 107,722 miles
  • 2017 – 107,252 miles
  • 2016 – 106,986 miles
  • 2015 – 106,618 miles
  • 2014 – 105,578 miles
  • 2013 – 104,777 miles
  • 2012 – 100,036 miles
  • 2011 – 93,305 miles
  • 2010 – 85,868 miles
  • 2009 – 79,205 miles
  • 2008 – 71,556 miles
  • 2007 – 63,930 miles
  • 2006 – 58,092 miles
  • 2005 – 53,612 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,456 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 24 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,456 miles (+31)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    109,456 miles
    Test number
    247473084308
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass109,425 miles (+124)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    109,425 miles
    Test number
    686043483899
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass109,301 miles (+398)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    109,301 miles
    Test number
    342762323370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass108,903 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    108,903 miles
    Test number
    802159817517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail108,900 miles (+220)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,900 miles
    Test number
    862313946833
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass108,680 miles (+647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    108,680 miles
    Test number
    850778188222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass108,033 miles (+311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,033 miles
    Test number
    834693380576
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass107,722 miles (+470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    107,722 miles
    Test number
    697000177636
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass107,252 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    107,252 miles
    Test number
    423907752405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front subframe begining to corrode
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear subframe very rusty

  10. Fail107,249 miles (+263)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,249 miles
    Test number
    737957958385
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by rear mounting area (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front subframe begining to corrode
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear subframe very rusty

  11. Pass106,986 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    106,986 miles
    Test number
    440210776984
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail106,982 miles (+364)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,982 miles
    Test number
    463771946704
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe corroded through (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass106,618 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    106,618 miles
    Test number
    989020265193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail106,614 miles (+1,036)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,614 miles
    Test number
    495840365109
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass105,578 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    105,578 miles
    Test number
    647889564120
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail105,578 miles (+801)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,578 miles
    Test number
    905439464169
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass104,777 miles (+1)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    104,777 miles
    Test number
    295250673137
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Fail104,776 miles (+4,740)1 failure8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,776 miles
    Test number
    977469663180
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass100,036 miles (+6,731)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    100,036 miles
    Test number
    155217872165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass93,305 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    93,305 miles
    Test number
    446286641173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  21. Fail93,305 miles (+7,437)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,305 miles
    Test number
    229486241101
    • FailureExhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  22. Pass85,868 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    85,868 miles
    Test number
    440761040123
    • NoteHigh level brake light one led bulb out
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteN/s/r tyre inner edge worn plus tyre depth 2mm

  23. Fail85,867 miles (+6,662)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,867 miles
    Test number
    212341440443
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteHigh level brake light one led bulb out
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteN/s/r tyre inner edge worn plus tyre depth 2mm

  24. Pass79,205 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    79,205 miles
    Test number
    773808249109
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • NoteExhaust clamp strap missing

  25. Fail79,205 miles (+7,649)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,205 miles
    Test number
    922548049162
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • NoteExhaust clamp strap missing

  26. Pass71,556 miles (+7,626)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    71,556 miles
    Test number
    313449448172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass63,930 miles (+5,838)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    63,930 miles
    Test number
    514432647183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront sub frame rusty

  28. Pass58,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    58,092 miles
    Test number
    112894346105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail58,092 miles (+4,480)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,092 miles
    Test number
    243024946479
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass53,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2006
    Odometer
    53,612 miles
    Test number
    183054545128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S35 ORU

Does S35 ORU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S35 ORU expired on 4 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S35 ORU?
The MOT on S35 ORU expired on 4 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S35 ORU done?
S35 ORU was recorded at 109,456 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2024, an average of 2,934 miles a year.
Has S35 ORU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S35 ORU has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2021.
Has the mileage on S35 ORU 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 S35 ORU find?
S35 ORU passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2024 with 3 advisories: offside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill; offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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