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MG MGF

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S70 MGFMOT history

S70 MGF is a silver petrol MG MGF first used on 16 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 120,034 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Apr 2026
Mileage
120,034 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2025
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S70 MGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
16 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S70 MGF was last recorded at 120,034 miles on 15 Apr 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,032 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,034 miles
  • 2023 – 119,650 miles
  • 2022 – 116,774 miles
  • 2021 – 112,515 miles
  • 2020 – 111,156 miles
  • 2019 – 108,293 miles
  • 2018 – 104,645 miles
  • 2017 – 99,654 miles
  • 2016 – 99,101 miles
  • 2015 – 98,490 miles
  • 2014 – 97,417 miles
  • 2013 – 96,158 miles
  • 2012 – 96,158 miles
  • 2010 – 92,076 miles
  • 2009 – 83,176 miles
  • 2008 – 80,646 miles
  • 2007 – 71,022 miles
  • 2006 – 63,326 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,034 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at rear bulk head (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory10 MOTs, 2006–2017

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear tyres perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass120,034 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    120,034 miles
    Test number
    928407130675
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at rear bulk head (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail120,032 miles (+382)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,032 miles
    Test number
    511333292669
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed unable to stabilize c.o. reading very high and may damage emissions test equipment (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at rear bulk head (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass119,650 miles (+2,876)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    119,650 miles
    Test number
    201670745642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,774 miles (+4,259)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    116,774 miles
    Test number
    235370441500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass112,515 miles (+1,359)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    112,515 miles
    Test number
    141790656977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,156 miles (+2,863)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    111,156 miles
    Test number
    216371697941
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass108,293 miles (+3,648)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,293 miles
    Test number
    124382209551
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing and n/s/r on 2mm
    • AdvisoryCondition both front brake discs
    • AdvisoryPlay in both steering rack joints
    • AdvisoryRepairs to both rear outer sills

  8. Pass104,645 miles (+4,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    104,645 miles
    Test number
    152818271373
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle and suspension components have wide spread surface corrosion

  9. Pass99,654 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    99,654 miles
    Test number
    139039972320
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  10. Fail99,654 miles (+5)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,654 miles
    Test number
    384525598355
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  11. Fail99,649 miles (+548)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,649 miles
    Test number
    373316411030
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass99,101 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    99,101 miles
    Test number
    908756484289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail99,095 miles (+605)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,095 miles
    Test number
    112840751724
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules os and ns front (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns front lower (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCar has been stood and brake discs have slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOs front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

  14. Pass98,490 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    98,490 miles
    Test number
    838654615127
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteMetal brake pipe to os rear flex hose slightly corroded in clips
    • NoteOs and ns front brake flex hoses have slight corrosion to ferrules and intermediate pipes
    • NoteOs front tyre wearing slightly on inner egde

  15. Fail98,490 miles (+1,073)1 repaired2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,490 miles
    Test number
    875024715180
    • Repaired at testSide repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteMetal brake pipe to os rear flex hose slightly corroded in clips
    • NoteOs and ns front brake flex hoses have slight corrosion to ferrules and intermediate pipes
    • NoteOs front tyre wearing slightly on inner egde

  16. Pass97,417 miles (+75)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    97,417 miles
    Test number
    895328114162
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteHeadlamp reflectors slightly deteriorated
    • NoteO/s front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/r track rod end

  17. Fail97,342 miles (+1,184)2 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,342 miles
    Test number
    758242814126
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteHead light reflectors slightly deteriorated
    • NoteMetal brake pipe to os rear flex hose slightly corroded advise replacement
    • NoteOs front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteSlight play in os rear outer track rod end

  18. Fail96,158 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,158 miles
    Test number
    458574343175
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteCar light corrosion to brake discs

  19. Pass96,158 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    96,158 miles
    Test number
    999524843157
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteCar light corrosion to brake discs

  20. Fail96,158 miles (+4,082)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,158 miles
    Test number
    129951892297
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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 pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass92,076 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    92,076 miles
    Test number
    921948310049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail92,020 miles (+8,844)6 failures1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,020 miles
    Test number
    762792910074
    • 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 Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteBoth wipers starting to split
    • NoteExhaust flexi joint damaged
    • NoteFront brake discs badly corroded
    • NoteOil leaking from engine
    • NoteRear brake discs starting to corrode
    • NoteWindscreen damaged

  23. Pass83,176 miles (+2,530)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    83,176 miles
    Test number
    693628809090
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass80,646 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    80,646 miles
    Test number
    144374818491
    • NoteBoth N/S & O/S headlamp beam image poor.
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn.
    • NoteChip in windscreen.
    • NoteSlight brake bind from O/S/F brake.

  25. Fail80,646 miles (+9,624)5 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,646 miles
    Test number
    180360018085
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth N/S & O/S headlamp beam image poor.
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn.
    • NoteChip in windscreen.
    • NoteSlight brake bind from O/S/F brake.

  26. Pass71,022 miles (+7,696)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    71,022 miles
    Test number
    173167017469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOffside and nearside top ball joint worn

  27. Pass63,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    63,326 miles
    Test number
    682483436006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail63,326 miles1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,326 miles
    Test number
    784802236059
    • DangerousStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront and rear top ball joints slight lift

Questions about S70 MGF

Does S70 MGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S70 MGF expired on 14 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S70 MGF?
The MOT on S70 MGF expired on 14 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S70 MGF done?
S70 MGF was recorded at 120,034 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2025, an average of 2,953 miles a year.
Has S70 MGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S70 MGF has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on S70 MGF 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 S70 MGF find?
S70 MGF passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2025 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at rear bulk head; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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