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MG MGF

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S796 LNRMOT history

S796 LNR is a black petrol MG MGF first used on 15 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2022 and it has passed 13 of 24 MOT tests, with 71,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2022
Mileage
71,933 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2022
MOT tests
24
13 passed · 11 failed
Per year
629 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S796 LNR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
15 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2022
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

S796 LNR was last recorded at 71,933 miles on 4 Mar 2022, 2,947 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,986 miles · 2 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
2,947 miles
Average per year
629 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 71,933 miles
  • 2021 – 68,986 miles
  • 2019 – 68,975 miles
  • 2018 – 68,967 miles
  • 2016 – 68,958 miles
  • 2015 – 68,949 miles
  • 2014 – 68,685 miles
  • 2013 – 68,158 miles
  • 2012 – 67,656 miles
  • 2011 – 67,266 miles
  • 2010 – 66,580 miles
  • 2009 – 64,646 miles
  • 2008 – 62,801 miles
  • 2007 – 62,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail71,933 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • General under vehicle corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail71,933 miles (+2,947)1 dangerous1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,933 miles
    Test number
    631567882273
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass68,986 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    68,986 miles
    Test number
    258383013607
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion on all suspension components

  3. Fail68,985 miles (+10)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,985 miles
    Test number
    475587158994
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion on all suspension components

  4. Pass68,975 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    68,975 miles
    Test number
    539947900468
    • AdvisoryGeneral under vehicle corrosion

  5. Fail68,975 miles (+8)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,975 miles
    Test number
    136060851802
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under vehicle corrosion

  6. Pass68,967 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    68,967 miles
    Test number
    712616182756
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail68,967 miles (+9)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,967 miles
    Test number
    919387155590
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass68,958 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    68,958 miles
    Test number
    376996383019
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner steering arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle surface corrosion

  9. Fail68,957 miles (+8)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,957 miles
    Test number
    613596275039
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner steering arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle surface corrosion

  10. Pass68,949 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    68,949 miles
    Test number
    307668815479
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail68,949 miles (+264)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,949 miles
    Test number
    475888015262
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass68,685 miles (+26)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    68,685 miles
    Test number
    327245534236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteUnder vehicle surface corrosion.

  13. Fail68,659 miles (+501)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,659 miles
    Test number
    809807924250
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass68,158 miles (+3)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    68,158 miles
    Test number
    535303633120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail68,155 miles (+499)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,155 miles
    Test number
    755309723175
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass67,656 miles (+7)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    67,656 miles
    Test number
    336000332176
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Fail67,649 miles (+383)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,649 miles
    Test number
    227424522464
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass67,266 miles (+686)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    67,266 miles
    Test number
    478196121108
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION CASINGS CORRODED.
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.
    • NoteN/S REAR AND N/S TO O/S REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.
    • NoteN/S REAR DAMPER LOWER BUSH OUT OF ALIGNMENT WITH CASING.
    • NoteO/S REAR DAMPER LOWER BUSH SLIGHT DISLODGED FROM CASING
    • NoteSLIGHT M/MENT N/S FRONT WHEEL. N/S WIPER POOR.

  19. Pass66,580 miles (+8)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    66,580 miles
    Test number
    503047420108
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  20. Fail66,572 miles (+1,926)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,572 miles
    Test number
    791698810100
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded

  21. Pass64,646 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    64,646 miles
    Test number
    722671629134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail64,643 miles (+1,842)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,643 miles
    Test number
    330098419102
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  23. Pass62,801 miles (+408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    62,801 miles
    Test number
    463562828017
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass62,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    62,393 miles
    Test number
    293252307029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S796 LNR

Does S796 LNR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S796 LNR expired on 1 Feb 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S796 LNR?
The MOT on S796 LNR expired on 1 Feb 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S796 LNR done?
S796 LNR was recorded at 71,933 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2022, an average of 629 miles a year.
Has S796 LNR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S796 LNR has failed 11 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on S796 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 S796 LNR find?
S796 LNR failed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 1 major defect, 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; emissions not tested; nearside windscreen wiper blade defective, and 8 more.

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