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MG MGF

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

S735 HTMMOT history

S735 HTM is a grey petrol MG MGF first used on 8 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2019 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 103,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2019
Mileage
103,102 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2022
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,460 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S735 HTM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2019
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

S735 HTM was last recorded at 103,102 miles on 3 Sept 2022, 289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,813 miles · 1 Oct 2018
Between the last two tests
289 miles
Average per year
2,460 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 103,102 miles
  • 2018 – 102,813 miles
  • 2012 – 94,624 miles
  • 2011 – 85,211 miles
  • 2010 – 80,252 miles
  • 2009 – 77,402 miles
  • 2008 – 71,638 miles
  • 2007 – 70,200 miles
  • 2006 – 64,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail103,102 miles
  • MajorBrake performance not tested may cause damaged to brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened chalk marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill - chalk marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

15 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail103,102 miles (+289)10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,102 miles
    Test number
    554032606913
    • MajorBrake performance not tested may cause damaged to brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened chalk marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill - chalk marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass102,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    102,813 miles
    Test number
    501954915265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail102,813 miles (+8,189)1 dangerous9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,813 miles
    Test number
    260884668752
    • DangerousOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision sill excessive corroded (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass94,624 miles (+40)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    94,624 miles
    Test number
    408418652127
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  5. Fail94,584 miles (+9,373)10 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,584 miles
    Test number
    486537952180
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Pass85,211 miles (+6)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    85,211 miles
    Test number
    917870531115
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNumber plates may not be maufactured to legal spec. advise to check.

  7. Fail85,205 miles (+4,953)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,205 miles
    Test number
    526220121182
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNumber plates may not be maufactured to legal spec. advise to check.

  8. Pass80,252 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    80,252 miles
    Test number
    453137920105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  9. Fail80,239 miles (+2,837)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,239 miles
    Test number
    784485620138
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front shock absorber lower bushes starting to seperate

  10. Pass77,402 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    77,402 miles
    Test number
    333837119156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail77,395 miles (+5,757)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,395 miles
    Test number
    674684119103
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass71,638 miles (+1,438)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    71,638 miles
    Test number
    571383278066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass70,200 miles (+6,101)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    70,200 miles
    Test number
    163141887283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    64,099 miles
    Test number
    940456986201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    64,019 miles
    Test number
    534326286267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S735 HTM

Does S735 HTM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S735 HTM expired on 30 Sept 2019, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S735 HTM?
The MOT on S735 HTM expired on 30 Sept 2019. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S735 HTM done?
S735 HTM was recorded at 103,102 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2022, an average of 2,460 miles a year.
Has S735 HTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S735 HTM has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on S735 HTM 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 S735 HTM find?
S735 HTM failed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2022 with 10 major defects and 3 advisories: brake performance not tested may cause damaged to brake pipe; front sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened chalk marked; nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded to rear, and 10 more.

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