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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S49 HROMOT history

S49 HRO is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 30 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 103,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2025
Mileage
103,986 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2024
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S49 HRO
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
30 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S49 HRO was last recorded at 103,986 miles on 19 Sept 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,985 miles · 12 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 103,986 miles
  • 2023 – 103,251 miles
  • 2021 – 101,780 miles
  • 2019 – 100,946 miles
  • 2018 – 100,445 miles
  • 2017 – 99,486 miles
  • 2016 – 98,461 miles
  • 2015 – 98,440 miles
  • 2014 – 97,917 miles
  • 2013 – 97,177 miles
  • 2012 – 95,637 miles
  • 2011 – 89,171 miles
  • 2010 – 87,124 miles
  • 2008 – 78,457 miles
  • 2007 – 76,236 miles
  • 2006 – 66,346 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,986 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Also worn on inner edge.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,986 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    103,986 miles
    Test number
    310942979859
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail103,985 miles (+734)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,985 miles
    Test number
    688555876718
    • MajorElectronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed alternator fault causing low battery (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass103,251 miles (+9)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    103,251 miles
    Test number
    443338886331
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Also worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail103,242 miles (+1,462)5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,242 miles
    Test number
    168824784385
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Also worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass101,780 miles (+834)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    101,780 miles
    Test number
    313156023024
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Also worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass100,946 miles (+501)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    100,946 miles
    Test number
    189088503790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,445 miles (+959)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    100,445 miles
    Test number
    787233056276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass99,486 miles (+1,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    99,486 miles
    Test number
    207011227323
    • AdvisoryNearside tail pipe end missing

  9. Pass98,461 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    98,461 miles
    Test number
    553355511175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    98,440 miles
    Test number
    707042885018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail98,440 miles (+523)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,440 miles
    Test number
    196449175471
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass97,917 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    97,917 miles
    Test number
    636081704157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail97,917 miles (+740)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,917 miles
    Test number
    868108394025
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass97,177 miles (+1,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    97,177 miles
    Test number
    878058093095
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass95,637 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    95,637 miles
    Test number
    628082532163
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSteering rack has slight free play on left hand lock

  16. Fail95,637 miles (+6,466)1 failure6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,637 miles
    Test number
    156709222192
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
    • NoteSteering rack has slight free play on left hand lock

  17. Pass89,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    89,171 miles
    Test number
    505985761136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail89,171 miles (+4)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,171 miles
    Test number
    297342461440
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear inner disc,s excessivly pitted

  19. Fail89,167 miles (+2,043)9 failures7 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,167 miles
    Test number
    855713151172
    • FailureBrake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise impact damage to nsr light cluster
    • NoteAdvise play in brake pedal
    • NoteAdvise poor image on ns dip beam
    • NoteAdvise rear brake discs heavily corroded
    • NoteAdvise slight knock on steering column

  20. Pass87,124 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    87,124 miles
    Test number
    333938860104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail87,120 miles (+818)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,120 miles
    Test number
    132560560114
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail86,302 miles (+7,845)1 dangerous8 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,302 miles
    Test number
    362456650010
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth headlights have poor beam patton
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing binding slightly
    • NoteOffside rear outter sill corroded
    • NoteParking brake warning light on

  23. Pass78,457 miles (+11)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    78,457 miles
    Test number
    214786748342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust rattles
    • NoteSuspension wishbone corroding

  24. Fail78,446 miles (+2,210)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,446 miles
    Test number
    614922138350
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust rattles
    • NoteSuspension wishbone corroding

  25. Pass76,236 miles (+9,890)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    76,236 miles
    Test number
    164265427243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass66,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    66,346 miles
    Test number
    781706526213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S49 HRO

Does S49 HRO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S49 HRO expired on 18 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S49 HRO?
The MOT on S49 HRO expired on 18 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S49 HRO done?
S49 HRO was recorded at 103,986 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2024, an average of 2,080 miles a year.
Has S49 HRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S49 HRO has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on S49 HRO 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 S49 HRO find?
S49 HRO passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2024 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill, and 1 more.

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