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MG MGF

Orange · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S796 CGHMOT history

S796 CGH is an orange petrol MG MGF first used on 12 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 48,922 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
48,922 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,259 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S796 CGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
12 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S796 CGH was last recorded at 48,922 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 427 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,495 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
427 miles
Average per year
1,259 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 48,922 miles
  • 2024 – 48,495 miles
  • 2023 – 48,425 miles
  • 2022 – 47,827 miles
  • 2021 – 47,535 miles
  • 2020 – 47,282 miles
  • 2019 – 46,678 miles
  • 2018 – 46,047 miles
  • 2017 – 44,722 miles
  • 2016 – 43,136 miles
  • 2015 – 42,077 miles
  • 2014 – 40,628 miles
  • 2013 – 38,408 miles
  • 2012 – 36,078 miles
  • 2011 – 35,220 miles
  • 2010 – 34,356 miles
  • 2009 – 34,011 miles
  • 2008 – 32,316 miles
  • 2007 – 31,317 miles
  • 2006 – 24,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,922 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,922 miles (+427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    48,922 miles
    Test number
    589598474665
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass48,495 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    48,495 miles
    Test number
    805471678019
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail48,495 miles (+70)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,495 miles
    Test number
    611456670918
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass48,425 miles (+598)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    48,425 miles
    Test number
    416522426842
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass47,827 miles (+292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    47,827 miles
    Test number
    113927718032
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass47,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    47,535 miles
    Test number
    697097117454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail47,535 miles (+253)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,535 miles
    Test number
    802700043116
    • MajorEmissions not tested catalitic convertor broken up (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass47,282 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    47,282 miles
    Test number
    273113997125
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail47,282 miles (+604)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,282 miles
    Test number
    563147734820
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass46,678 miles (+631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    46,678 miles
    Test number
    289191918107
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass46,047 miles (+28)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    46,047 miles
    Test number
    997345903461
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail46,019 miles (+68)1 dangerous6 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,019 miles
    Test number
    922727038635
    • DangerousRear Braking system leaking brake found on osr brake hose but can not determine where the leak is (3.6.A.1)
    • 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)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim not tested no image (1.8.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Fail45,951 miles (+1,229)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,951 miles
    Test number
    917182047012
    • 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)
    • FailureTyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions all 4 tyres (4.1.D.1f)

  14. Pass44,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    44,722 miles
    Test number
    343623553444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail44,721 miles (+1,585)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,721 miles
    Test number
    798021042737
    • 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)

  16. Pass43,136 miles (+1,059)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    43,136 miles
    Test number
    758589291213
    • AdvisoryNSF tyre stepped on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOSF tyre stepped on inner edge
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underside

  17. Pass42,077 miles (+1,449)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    42,077 miles
    Test number
    646719875090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,628 miles (+2,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    40,628 miles
    Test number
    795269364089
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass38,408 miles (+2,330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,408 miles
    Test number
    556522173000
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass36,078 miles (+858)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,078 miles
    Test number
    147256762026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,220 miles (+864)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,220 miles
    Test number
    105518481441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,356 miles (+345)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    34,356 miles
    Test number
    460705470083
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass34,011 miles (+1,695)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,011 miles
    Test number
    241616079079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,316 miles (+999)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    32,316 miles
    Test number
    133522248420
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass31,317 miles (+7,233)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    31,317 miles
    Test number
    630907257049
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass24,084 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    24,084 miles
    Test number
    501698846023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Fail24,084 miles5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,084 miles
    Test number
    691268046008
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S796 CGH

Does S796 CGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S796 CGH is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S796 CGH?
The MOT on S796 CGH is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S796 CGH done?
S796 CGH was recorded at 48,922 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 1,259 miles a year.
Has S796 CGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S796 CGH has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S796 CGH 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 S796 CGH find?
S796 CGH passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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