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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S812 SARMOT history

S812 SAR is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 11 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 120,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2026
Mileage
120,370 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,770 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S812 SAR
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
11 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S812 SAR was last recorded at 120,370 miles on 12 Aug 2025, 45,934 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jul 2023: 69,894 miles, lower than 88,078 miles on 22 Jul 2022.

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
74,436 miles · 1 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
45,934 miles
Average per year
4,770 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,370 miles
  • 2024 – 74,436 miles
  • 2023 – 69,896 miles
  • 2022 – 88,078 miles
  • 2021 – 67,827 miles
  • 2018 – 67,405 miles
  • 2017 – 65,631 miles
  • 2016 – 64,248 miles
  • 2015 – 60,836 miles
  • 2014 – 57,079 miles
  • 2013 – 51,962 miles
  • 2012 – 42,888 miles
  • 2011 – 35,033 miles
  • 2010 – 34,854 miles
  • 2009 – 34,305 miles
  • 2008 – 32,375 miles
  • 2007 – 30,404 miles
  • 2006 – 27,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,370 miles
  • 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,370 miles (+45,934)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    120,370 miles
    Test number
    465104421218
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass74,436 miles (+4,540)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    74,436 miles
    Test number
    303976017901
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass69,896 miles (+2)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    69,896 miles
    Test number
    234208949816
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing

  4. Fail69,894 miles (-18,184)1 dangerous3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,894 miles
    Test number
    365491131878
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing

  5. Pass88,078 miles (+20,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    88,078 miles
    Test number
    616361670626
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail68,076 miles (+249)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,076 miles
    Test number
    252553571351
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass67,827 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    67,827 miles
    Test number
    532395345218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail67,827 miles (+422)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,827 miles
    Test number
    906469492759
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass67,405 miles (+1,774)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    67,405 miles
    Test number
    555804740974
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor scratches (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass65,631 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    65,631 miles
    Test number
    426687732366
    • AdvisoryAll four shock absorber lower bushes slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside tyres slightly wearing the inner edges
    • AdvisoryBoth the offside and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has minor scratches in Zone A

  11. Fail65,624 miles (+1,376)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,624 miles
    Test number
    803412939308
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryAll four brake discs in poor condition
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside tyres slightly wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryBoth the offside and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen minor scratches in Zone A

  12. Pass64,248 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    64,248 miles
    Test number
    358416734861
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail64,247 miles (+3,411)5 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,247 miles
    Test number
    874960163897
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured fouling inner wheel rim (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass60,836 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    60,836 miles
    Test number
    599144465160
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Fail60,836 miles (+3,757)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,836 miles
    Test number
    786313155126
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  16. Pass57,079 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    57,079 miles
    Test number
    285494254144
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail57,079 miles (+5,117)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,079 miles
    Test number
    669614754190
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass51,962 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    51,962 miles
    Test number
    808355253117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail51,962 miles (+219)1 failure3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,962 miles
    Test number
    236825053143
    • FailureElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail51,743 miles (+8,855)7 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,743 miles
    Test number
    707232623138
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass42,888 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    42,888 miles
    Test number
    906444322154
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside sill damaged

  22. Fail42,888 miles (+7,855)4 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,888 miles
    Test number
    605513322104
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside sill damaged

  23. Pass35,033 miles (+179)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    35,033 miles
    Test number
    285832801405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,854 miles (+549)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    34,854 miles
    Test number
    662927610168
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass34,305 miles (+1,930)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,305 miles
    Test number
    750971869073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,375 miles (+1,971)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    32,375 miles
    Test number
    124724778075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,404 miles (+2,613)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    30,404 miles
    Test number
    103198587480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass27,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    27,791 miles
    Test number
    342115776019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S812 SAR

Does S812 SAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S812 SAR expired on 11 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S812 SAR?
The MOT on S812 SAR expired on 11 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S812 SAR done?
S812 SAR was recorded at 120,370 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2025, an average of 4,770 miles a year.
Has S812 SAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S812 SAR has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on S812 SAR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jul 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S812 SAR find?
S812 SAR passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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