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MG MGF

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S42 EABMOT history

S42 EAB is a blue petrol MG MGF first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 63,543 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2026
Mileage
63,543 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S42 EAB
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
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S42 EAB was last recorded at 63,543 miles on 22 Sept 2025, 151 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Aug 2013: 40,810 miles, lower than 56,181 miles on 31 Mar 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
63,392 miles · 26 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
151 miles
Average per year
593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 63,543 miles
  • 2024 – 63,392 miles
  • 2023 – 62,869 miles
  • 2022 – 62,459 miles
  • 2021 – 62,077 miles
  • 2020 – 61,621 miles
  • 2019 – 60,607 miles
  • 2018 – 60,405 miles
  • 2017 – 59,503 miles
  • 2016 – 58,909 miles
  • 2015 – 57,876 miles
  • 2014 – 57,551 miles
  • 2013 – 40,810 miles
  • 2012 – 56,181 miles
  • 2011 – 54,920 miles
  • 2010 – 53,313 miles
  • 2008 – 53,009 miles
  • 2007 – 52,836 miles
  • 2006 – 52,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,543 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,543 miles (+151)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    63,543 miles
    Test number
    951511880468
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass63,392 miles (+523)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    63,392 miles
    Test number
    782042586561
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass62,869 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    62,869 miles
    Test number
    803024979226
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail62,869 miles (+410)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,869 miles
    Test number
    825650480770
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass62,459 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    62,459 miles
    Test number
    574569574035
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail62,459 miles (+382)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,459 miles
    Test number
    769079971542
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass62,077 miles (+456)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    62,077 miles
    Test number
    595457536263
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass61,621 miles (+1,014)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    61,621 miles
    Test number
    848278176926
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front track rod has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front track rod has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass60,607 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    60,607 miles
    Test number
    139121952977
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail60,607 miles (+202)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,607 miles
    Test number
    460810661945
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass60,405 miles (+902)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    60,405 miles
    Test number
    500275237481
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass59,503 miles (+594)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    59,503 miles
    Test number
    662082951014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass58,909 miles (+1,033)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    58,909 miles
    Test number
    931717779089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,876 miles (+325)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    57,876 miles
    Test number
    908449085180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,551 miles (+16,741)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    57,551 miles
    Test number
    395976514474
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass40,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    40,810 miles
    Test number
    397990023282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail40,810 miles (-15,371)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,810 miles
    Test number
    906180223265
    • Repaired at testElectrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

  18. Pass56,181 miles (+1,261)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    56,181 miles
    Test number
    999621392037
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front brake discs in poor condition

  19. Pass54,920 miles (+1,607)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    54,920 miles
    Test number
    315032191063
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass53,313 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    53,313 miles
    Test number
    103469280032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Fail53,313 miles (+304)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,313 miles
    Test number
    294049180078
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass53,009 miles (+173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    53,009 miles
    Test number
    823809838210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass52,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    52,836 miles
    Test number
    372887027473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail52,836 miles (+650)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,836 miles
    Test number
    394027227219
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass52,186 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    52,186 miles
    Test number
    364203916484
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about S42 EAB

Does S42 EAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S42 EAB expired on 4 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S42 EAB?
The MOT on S42 EAB expired on 4 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S42 EAB done?
S42 EAB was recorded at 63,543 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2025, an average of 593 miles a year.
Has S42 EAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S42 EAB has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S42 EAB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Aug 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S42 EAB find?
S42 EAB passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; front suspension components corroded; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured.

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