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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S788 LNRMOT history

S788 LNR is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 22 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 14 Jun 2024 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 82,072 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Jun 2024
Mileage
82,072 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2023
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,077 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S788 LNR
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
22 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S788 LNR was last recorded at 82,072 miles on 15 Jun 2023, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,065 miles · 7 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
1,077 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 82,072 miles
  • 2019 – 80,408 miles
  • 2018 – 80,292 miles
  • 2017 – 80,078 miles
  • 2016 – 79,658 miles
  • 2014 – 79,478 miles
  • 2013 – 78,809 miles
  • 2012 – 78,332 miles
  • 2011 – 77,028 miles
  • 2010 – 75,744 miles
  • 2009 – 75,612 miles
  • 2008 – 71,728 miles
  • 2007 – 67,458 miles
  • 2006 – 63,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,072 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to Rear (from Flexi) (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (to Flexi) (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 3 (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mount corroded and splitRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2006–2011

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2012

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass82,072 miles (+7)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    82,072 miles
    Test number
    321405382497
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to Rear (from Flexi) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (to Flexi) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 3 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mount corroded and split
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail82,065 miles (+1,657)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,065 miles
    Test number
    233794099624
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to Rear (from Flexi) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (to Flexi) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 3 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mount corroded and split
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass80,408 miles (+116)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,408 miles
    Test number
    186343678503
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger split
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corrosion

  4. Pass80,292 miles (+214)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    80,292 miles
    Test number
    410081389486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,078 miles (+420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    80,078 miles
    Test number
    202494139800
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryClutch slave leaking and pipe very rusty

  6. Pass79,658 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    79,658 miles
    Test number
    453338684668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail79,657 miles (+179)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,657 miles
    Test number
    790376415716
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass79,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    79,478 miles
    Test number
    626578144247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail79,478 miles (+669)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,478 miles
    Test number
    376048044457
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)

  10. Pass78,809 miles (+477)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    78,809 miles
    Test number
    258284453115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,332 miles (+6)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    78,332 miles
    Test number
    235348402494
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/f disc pad poor fitting

  12. Fail78,326 miles (+1,298)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,326 miles
    Test number
    859444602105
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/f disc pad poor fitting

  13. Pass77,028 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    77,028 miles
    Test number
    739409781008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteSurface corrosion under vehicle

  14. Fail77,028 miles (+1,284)5 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,028 miles
    Test number
    449427071073
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteSurface corrosion under vehicle

  15. Pass75,744 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    75,744 miles
    Test number
    101269300123
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Fail75,742 miles (+130)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,742 miles
    Test number
    490005800190
    • 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)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass75,612 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    75,612 miles
    Test number
    210039079092
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Fail75,612 miles (+3,884)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,612 miles
    Test number
    843342479059
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass71,728 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    71,728 miles
    Test number
    310628178080
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteBoth sides front flexi ferrules slightly corroded

  20. Fail71,728 miles (+4,270)10 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,728 miles
    Test number
    570283748035
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteBoth sides front flexi ferrules slightly corroded

  21. Pass67,458 miles (+3,741)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    67,458 miles
    Test number
    542950167164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    63,717 miles
    Test number
    510984956184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail63,717 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,717 miles
    Test number
    592922556182
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about S788 LNR

Does S788 LNR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S788 LNR expired on 14 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S788 LNR?
The MOT on S788 LNR expired on 14 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S788 LNR done?
S788 LNR was recorded at 82,072 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2023, an average of 1,077 miles a year.
Has S788 LNR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S788 LNR has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on S788 LNR 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 S788 LNR find?
S788 LNR passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2023 with 8 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (from flexi); front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (to flexi); front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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