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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S43 VELMOT history

S43 VEL is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 6 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 12 Jun 2023 and it has passed 10 of 18 MOT tests, with 77,491 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jun 2023
Mileage
77,491 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2022
MOT tests
18
10 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,003 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S43 VEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
6 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S43 VEL was last recorded at 77,491 miles on 13 Jun 2022, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,457 miles · 8 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
1,003 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 77,491 miles
  • 2016 – 75,854 miles
  • 2015 – 74,416 miles
  • 2014 – 73,950 miles
  • 2011 – 73,172 miles
  • 2010 – 65,413 miles
  • 2009 – 65,237 miles
  • 2008 – 64,668 miles
  • 2007 – 64,033 miles
  • 2006 – 61,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,491 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous5 MOTs, 2006–2014

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,491 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    77,491 miles
    Test number
    639218117349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail77,457 miles (+1,603)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,457 miles
    Test number
    157432658489
    • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass75,854 miles (+1,438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    75,854 miles
    Test number
    753126449232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  4. Pass74,416 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    74,416 miles
    Test number
    185670265132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail74,378 miles (+428)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,378 miles
    Test number
    609572155116
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteClutch slave cylinder leaking

  6. Pass73,950 miles (+79)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    73,950 miles
    Test number
    398921574190
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  7. Fail73,871 miles (+699)2 dangerous7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,871 miles
    Test number
    505421364192
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

  8. Pass73,172 miles (+40)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    73,172 miles
    Test number
    679479551218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBrake fluid level low

  9. Fail73,132 miles (+7,719)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,132 miles
    Test number
    539407651213
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBrake fluid level low

  10. Pass65,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    65,413 miles
    Test number
    994869150203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail65,413 miles (+176)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,413 miles
    Test number
    454876350239
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass65,237 miles (+569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    65,237 miles
    Test number
    792658149218
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass64,668 miles (+6)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    64,668 miles
    Test number
    342456858223
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn out center tread area to 2mm

  14. Fail64,662 miles (+629)3 dangerous5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,662 miles
    Test number
    751424058284
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn out center tread area to 2mm

  15. Pass64,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    64,033 miles
    Test number
    761749797195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,033 miles (+2,471)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,033 miles
    Test number
    593738597165
    • FailureFront Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

  17. Pass61,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    61,562 miles
    Test number
    124977006253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail61,562 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,562 miles
    Test number
    624857306243
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about S43 VEL

Does S43 VEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S43 VEL expired on 12 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S43 VEL?
The MOT on S43 VEL expired on 12 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S43 VEL done?
S43 VEL was recorded at 77,491 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2022, an average of 1,003 miles a year.
Has S43 VEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S43 VEL has failed 8 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on S43 VEL 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 S43 VEL find?
S43 VEL passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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