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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

S799 DUPMOT history

S799 DUP is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 26 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 114,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2026
Mileage
114,965 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,353 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S799 DUP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S799 DUP was last recorded at 114,965 miles on 16 Sept 2025, 827 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jan 2011: 90,570 miles, lower than 867,790 miles on 28 Jan 2010.

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
114,138 miles · 27 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
827 miles
Average per year
2,353 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,965 miles
  • 2024 – 114,138 miles
  • 2023 – 113,010 miles
  • 2022 – 112,963 miles
  • 2021 – 112,894 miles
  • 2020 – 112,857 miles
  • 2019 – 112,059 miles
  • 2018 – 112,026 miles
  • 2017 – 111,462 miles
  • 2016 – 109,187 miles
  • 2015 – 106,518 miles
  • 2014 – 103,071 miles
  • 2013 – 99,637 miles
  • 2012 – 95,689 miles
  • 2011 – 90,616 miles
  • 2010 – 867,790 miles
  • 2009 – 82,348 miles
  • 2008 – 77,918 miles
  • 2007 – 73,246 miles
  • 2006 – 68,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,965 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 28 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,965 miles (+827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    114,965 miles
    Test number
    796599308491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass114,138 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    114,138 miles
    Test number
    195244595673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track Rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. Fail114,138 miles (+1,128)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,138 miles
    Test number
    443786515229
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. Pass113,010 miles (+47)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    113,010 miles
    Test number
    134117821583
    • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass112,963 miles (+69)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    112,963 miles
    Test number
    486231630298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear view mirror slightly loose
  6. Pass112,894 miles (+37)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    112,894 miles
    Test number
    679358503480
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass112,857 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    112,857 miles
    Test number
    505813157267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail112,849 miles (+790)4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,849 miles
    Test number
    760615670156
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame insecurely attached Bolt loose. (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions only just met requirements
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides Dim (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFull underside Corroded/Covered in Underseal
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm. Inner Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Rear Brakes pipes including front to rears. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass112,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    112,059 miles
    Test number
    775523569584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail112,054 miles (+28)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,054 miles
    Test number
    140010673280
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Fail112,026 miles (+564)1 dangerous2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,026 miles
    Test number
    146753847140
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' also has sharp edges. (8.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak general engine and gearbox.
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryAll brake and fuel lines under sealed.
    • AdvisoryBack box outer skin heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to all arches and sills.
  12. Pass111,462 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    111,462 miles
    Test number
    574569948203
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' in n/s bottom corner small cracks (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame extensively corroded
  13. Fail111,460 miles (+2,273)1 dangerous7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,460 miles
    Test number
    646135182493
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested not working on dip beam (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' in n/s bottom corner small cracks (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame extensively corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s suspension sitting lower than n/s
  14. Pass109,187 miles (+2,669)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    109,187 miles
    Test number
    389912081386
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
  15. Pass106,518 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    106,518 miles
    Test number
    989611025058
    • NoteNoise from offside rear wheel bearing
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front upper ball joint
    • NoteSlight play in offside rear upper ball joint
    • NoteSuspension lowered
  16. Fail106,518 miles (+3,447)4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,518 miles
    Test number
    445710125092
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNoise from offside rear wheel bearing
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front upper ball joint
    • NoteSlight play in offside rear upper ball joint
    • NoteSuspension lowered
  17. Pass103,071 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    103,071 miles
    Test number
    177274224406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail103,060 miles (+3,423)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,060 miles
    Test number
    698473524059
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  19. Pass99,637 miles (+3,948)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    99,637 miles
    Test number
    425758623073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail95,689 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,689 miles
    Test number
    126515422011
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  21. Pass95,689 miles (+5,073)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    95,689 miles
    Test number
    697285622070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass90,616 miles (+46)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    90,616 miles
    Test number
    368205221010
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  23. Fail90,570 miles (-777,220)6 failures13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,570 miles
    Test number
    877210421022
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  24. Pass867,790 miles (+781,019)10 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    867,790 miles
    Test number
    634428420085
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteSlight play in nearside of steering rack
  25. Fail86,771 miles (+4,423)3 failures10 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,771 miles
    Test number
    162503720068
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteSlight play in nearside of steering rack
  26. Pass82,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    82,348 miles
    Test number
    244253929026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail82,348 miles (+4,430)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,348 miles
    Test number
    384982229052
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  28. Pass77,918 miles (+4,672)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    77,918 miles
    Test number
    563091828062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass73,246 miles (+4,475)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    73,246 miles
    Test number
    673635527000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass68,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    68,771 miles
    Test number
    483228126086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S799 DUP

Does S799 DUP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S799 DUP expired on 26 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S799 DUP?
The MOT on S799 DUP expired on 26 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S799 DUP done?
S799 DUP was recorded at 114,965 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2025, an average of 2,353 miles a year.
Has S799 DUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S799 DUP has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on S799 DUP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jan 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S799 DUP find?
S799 DUP passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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