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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S787 VKMMOT history

S787 VKM is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 79,937 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
79,937 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,450 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S787 VKM
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 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S787 VKM was last recorded at 79,937 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Mar 2013: 56,501 miles, lower than 59,845 miles on 14 Feb 2012.
  • 11 Apr 2017: 72,676 miles, lower than 72,871 miles on 5 Apr 2017.

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
79,933 miles · 28 May 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,450 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,937 miles
  • 2025 – 79,925 miles
  • 2024 – 79,171 miles
  • 2023 – 78,636 miles
  • 2022 – 77,856 miles
  • 2021 – 76,982 miles
  • 2020 – 76,179 miles
  • 2019 – 74,643 miles
  • 2018 – 73,242 miles
  • 2017 – 72,676 miles
  • 2016 – 72,157 miles
  • 2015 – 70,922 miles
  • 2014 – 63,133 miles
  • 2013 – 56,508 miles
  • 2012 – 59,845 miles
  • 2011 – 44,060 miles
  • 2010 – 36,567 miles
  • 2008 – 36,537 miles
  • 2007 – 34,343 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,937 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,937 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    79,937 miles
    Test number
    796911283774
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail79,933 miles (+8)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,933 miles
    Test number
    675877536569
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail79,925 miles (+754)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,925 miles
    Test number
    520402816330
    • MajorElectronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass79,171 miles (+535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    79,171 miles
    Test number
    161607663581
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass78,636 miles (+780)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    78,636 miles
    Test number
    767310817257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,856 miles (+874)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    77,856 miles
    Test number
    735122068338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,982 miles (+803)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    76,982 miles
    Test number
    300183413126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,179 miles (+1,536)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    76,179 miles
    Test number
    399288070260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,643 miles (+1,401)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    74,643 miles
    Test number
    153659153411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass73,242 miles (+18)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    73,242 miles
    Test number
    882701986957
    • AdvisoryAdvancd wear to front discs and pads
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  11. Fail73,224 miles (+548)2 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,224 miles
    Test number
    637343538631
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryAdvancd wear to front discs and pads
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  12. Pass72,676 miles (-195)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    72,676 miles
    Test number
    370812630600
    • AdvisoryAdvanced corrosion on exhaust system
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Fail72,871 miles (+714)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,871 miles
    Test number
    804949741123
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryAdvanced corrosion on exhaust system
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Pass72,157 miles (+1,235)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    72,157 miles
    Test number
    563334059383
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySuspension height slightly low

  15. Pass70,922 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    70,922 miles
    Test number
    915605165037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades slightly poor in clearing windscreen
    • NoteBoth headlamp output slightly weak

  16. Fail70,922 miles (+7,789)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,922 miles
    Test number
    795135065047
    • DangerousElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades slightly poor in clearing windscreen
    • NoteBoth headlamp output slightly weak

  17. Pass63,133 miles (+6,625)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    63,133 miles
    Test number
    559876664093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteSlight noise from nearside front wheel bearing when spun

  18. Pass56,508 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    56,508 miles
    Test number
    408403763023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,501 miles (-3,344)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,501 miles
    Test number
    426370663050
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass59,845 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    59,845 miles
    Test number
    507785242095
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePower steering malfunctioning slighty

  21. Fail59,845 miles (+15,785)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,845 miles
    Test number
    487145342037
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePower steering malfunctioning slighty

  22. Pass44,060 miles (+7,493)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    44,060 miles
    Test number
    697793131015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    36,567 miles
    Test number
    403101550025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail36,567 miles (+30)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,567 miles
    Test number
    340420950018
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

  25. Pass36,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    36,537 miles
    Test number
    143863808346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail36,537 miles (+2,194)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,537 miles
    Test number
    281853908318
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass34,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    34,343 miles
    Test number
    124407297291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail34,343 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,343 miles
    Test number
    550337197299
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about S787 VKM

Does S787 VKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S787 VKM is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S787 VKM?
The MOT on S787 VKM is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S787 VKM done?
S787 VKM was recorded at 79,937 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 2,450 miles a year.
Has S787 VKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S787 VKM has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S787 VKM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 1 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S787 VKM find?
S787 VKM passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear lower suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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