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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S61 ACBMOT history

S61 ACB is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 26 MOT tests, with 96,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
96,995 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
14 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,542 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S61 ACB
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
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S61 ACB was last recorded at 96,995 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,989 miles · 1 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
2,542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,995 miles
  • 2025 – 89,564 miles
  • 2024 – 88,970 miles
  • 2023 – 88,943 miles
  • 2022 – 88,614 miles
  • 2021 – 81,255 miles
  • 2020 – 75,020 miles
  • 2019 – 68,451 miles
  • 2013 – 68,341 miles
  • 2011 – 68,090 miles
  • 2010 – 66,794 miles
  • 2009 – 65,513 miles
  • 2008 – 63,722 miles
  • 2007 – 52,223 miles
  • 2006 – 49,726 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,995 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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,995 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    96,995 miles
    Test number
    392965042318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail96,989 miles (+7,425)1 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,989 miles
    Test number
    305140591507
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Caliper handbrake lever (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

  3. Pass89,564 miles (+11)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    89,564 miles
    Test number
    258670544885
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll underside components showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle heavily undersealed

  4. Fail89,553 miles (+583)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,553 miles
    Test number
    313204869840
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass88,970 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    88,970 miles
    Test number
    430725202492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,943 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    88,943 miles
    Test number
    178138895015
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing corrosion

  7. Fail88,943 miles (+329)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,943 miles
    Test number
    727695357362
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing corrosion

  8. Pass88,614 miles (+7,359)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    88,614 miles
    Test number
    846616079397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,255 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    81,255 miles
    Test number
    602508532078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail81,255 miles (+6,235)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,255 miles
    Test number
    875928727047
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass75,020 miles (+6,569)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    75,020 miles
    Test number
    859435846055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,451 miles (+110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2020
    Odometer
    68,451 miles
    Test number
    722151611152
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has been covered in sealer

  13. Fail68,341 miles (+251)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,341 miles
    Test number
    557047873077
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass68,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    68,090 miles
    Test number
    116544221228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,090 miles (+1,296)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,090 miles
    Test number
    859234421248
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass66,794 miles (+1,281)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    66,794 miles
    Test number
    882778420224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,513 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    65,513 miles
    Test number
    451561139281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail65,502 miles (+1,780)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,502 miles
    Test number
    372194429296
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass63,722 miles (+3,031)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    63,722 miles
    Test number
    271047788116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Fail60,691 miles (+8,468)1 dangerous3 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,691 miles
    Test number
    802799508161
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  21. Pass52,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    52,223 miles
    Test number
    391905677023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail52,223 miles (+2,497)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,223 miles
    Test number
    854274977089
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail49,726 miles (+4,214)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,726 miles
    Test number
    320001626345
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass45,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    45,512 miles
    Test number
    304964306133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail45,512 miles (+3)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,512 miles
    Test number
    810412006163
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Fail45,509 miles8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,509 miles
    Test number
    101465196449
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about S61 ACB

Does S61 ACB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S61 ACB is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S61 ACB?
The MOT on S61 ACB is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S61 ACB done?
S61 ACB was recorded at 96,995 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 2,542 miles a year.
Has S61 ACB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S61 ACB has failed 12 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S61 ACB 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 S61 ACB find?
S61 ACB passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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