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MG MGF

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S742 DFMMOT history

S742 DFM is a green petrol MG MGF first used on 17 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 92,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
92,110 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,290 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S742 DFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
17 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S742 DFM was last recorded at 92,110 miles on 1 May 2026, 1,111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,999 miles · 19 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,111 miles
Average per year
2,290 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,110 miles
  • 2024 – 90,999 miles
  • 2023 – 90,656 miles
  • 2022 – 90,187 miles
  • 2020 – 90,165 miles
  • 2019 – 90,094 miles
  • 2018 – 89,892 miles
  • 2017 – 89,705 miles
  • 2016 – 89,246 miles
  • 2015 – 89,033 miles
  • 2014 – 88,655 miles
  • 2013 – 88,172 miles
  • 2012 – 87,619 miles
  • 2011 – 85,691 miles
  • 2010 – 83,493 miles
  • 2009 – 71,306 miles
  • 2008 – 61,046 miles
  • 2007 – 47,610 miles
  • 2006 – 46,762 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,110 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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,110 miles (+1,111)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    92,110 miles
    Test number
    913818925415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,999 miles (+343)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    90,999 miles
    Test number
    768352265266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass90,656 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    90,656 miles
    Test number
    815978228011
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail90,656 miles (+469)1 dangerous2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,656 miles
    Test number
    905017874430
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass90,187 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    90,187 miles
    Test number
    880494725579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,165 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    90,165 miles
    Test number
    597476767361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail90,163 miles (+69)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,163 miles
    Test number
    784206583401
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Pass90,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    90,094 miles
    Test number
    863107708947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail90,094 miles (+202)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,094 miles
    Test number
    333979360915
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass89,892 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    89,892 miles
    Test number
    578543122100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail89,890 miles (+185)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,890 miles
    Test number
    510408155571
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass89,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    89,705 miles
    Test number
    167550173997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail89,705 miles (+459)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,705 miles
    Test number
    722542446611
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass89,246 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    89,246 miles
    Test number
    730357156524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,033 miles (+378)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    89,033 miles
    Test number
    957985015296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,655 miles (+483)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    88,655 miles
    Test number
    377355104234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass88,172 miles (+553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    88,172 miles
    Test number
    126369613115
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass87,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    87,619 miles
    Test number
    568756012093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail87,619 miles (+1,928)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,619 miles
    Test number
    835452412024
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  20. Pass85,691 miles (+2,198)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    85,691 miles
    Test number
    409352111077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass83,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    83,493 miles
    Test number
    643218420022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail83,493 miles (+12,187)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,493 miles
    Test number
    173469310437
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  23. Pass71,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    71,306 miles
    Test number
    484701749006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail71,306 miles (+10,260)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,306 miles
    Test number
    180645339038
    • 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)

  25. Pass61,046 miles (+13,436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    61,046 miles
    Test number
    993386858029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass47,610 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    47,610 miles
    Test number
    684379357046
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear tyres tread stepped

  27. Fail47,610 miles (+848)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,610 miles
    Test number
    651218557068
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear tyres tread stepped

  28. Pass46,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    46,762 miles
    Test number
    143013996185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail46,762 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,762 miles
    Test number
    634253096178
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Questions about S742 DFM

Does S742 DFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S742 DFM is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S742 DFM?
The MOT on S742 DFM is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S742 DFM done?
S742 DFM was recorded at 92,110 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 2,290 miles a year.
Has S742 DFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S742 DFM has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on S742 DFM 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 S742 DFM find?
S742 DFM passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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