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MG MGF

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S72 NSOMOT history

S72 NSO is a blue petrol MG MGF first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 29 Jun 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 133,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jun 2024
Mileage
133,962 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,765 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S72 NSO
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
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S72 NSO was last recorded at 133,962 miles on 24 Jun 2023, 1,184 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jun 2007: 11,282 miles, lower than 104,103 miles on 25 Jul 2006.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
132,778 miles · 30 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
1,184 miles
Average per year
1,765 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 133,962 miles
  • 2022 – 132,778 miles
  • 2021 – 132,580 miles
  • 2020 – 130,375 miles
  • 2018 – 130,291 miles
  • 2017 – 129,948 miles
  • 2016 – 128,923 miles
  • 2015 – 128,614 miles
  • 2014 – 127,699 miles
  • 2013 – 127,090 miles
  • 2012 – 126,786 miles
  • 2011 – 126,585 miles
  • 2010 – 125,103 miles
  • 2009 – 122,517 miles
  • 2007 – 11,284 miles
  • 2006 – 104,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,962 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded slightly

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)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass133,962 miles (+1,184)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    133,962 miles
    Test number
    217109377744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded slightly

  2. Pass132,778 miles (+198)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    132,778 miles
    Test number
    593298380294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass132,580 miles (+2,205)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    132,580 miles
    Test number
    239805068867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass130,375 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    130,375 miles
    Test number
    532017113715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass130,291 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    130,291 miles
    Test number
    215860146238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFluid suspension low on nearside

  6. Fail130,290 miles (+342)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,290 miles
    Test number
    833988940413
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFluid suspension low on nearside

  7. Pass129,948 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    129,948 miles
    Test number
    449766618724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

  8. Fail129,948 miles (+1,025)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,948 miles
    Test number
    417218849635
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

  9. Pass128,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    128,923 miles
    Test number
    616431204771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail128,923 miles (+309)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,923 miles
    Test number
    680192970822
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass128,614 miles (+915)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    128,614 miles
    Test number
    306256105143
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

  12. Pass127,699 miles (+609)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    127,699 miles
    Test number
    816436904102
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

  13. Pass127,090 miles (+304)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    127,090 miles
    Test number
    237322503418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

  14. Pass126,786 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    126,786 miles
    Test number
    828974902142
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

  15. Fail126,784 miles (+199)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,784 miles
    Test number
    247473402199
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

  16. Pass126,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    126,585 miles
    Test number
    456591801106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail126,585 miles (+1,482)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,585 miles
    Test number
    488661001138
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  18. Pass125,103 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    125,103 miles
    Test number
    383791510197
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Fail125,090 miles (+2,573)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,090 miles
    Test number
    763930210193
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSuspension low at offside

  20. Pass122,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    122,517 miles
    Test number
    383806309136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail122,517 miles (+111,233)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,517 miles
    Test number
    602655609175
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass11,284 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    11,284 miles
    Test number
    801296767163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail11,282 miles (-92,821)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,282 miles
    Test number
    551023567181
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass104,103 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    104,103 miles
    Test number
    141136306216
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Fail104,103 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,103 miles
    Test number
    961426606220
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about S72 NSO

Does S72 NSO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S72 NSO expired on 29 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S72 NSO?
The MOT on S72 NSO expired on 29 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S72 NSO done?
S72 NSO was recorded at 133,962 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2023, an average of 1,765 miles a year.
Has S72 NSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S72 NSO has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on S72 NSO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jun 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S72 NSO find?
S72 NSO passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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