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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S81 CWHMOT history

S81 CWH is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 1 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 35 MOT tests, with 100,457 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
100,457 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
35
20 passed · 15 failed
Per year
2,501 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S81 CWH
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
1 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S81 CWH was last recorded at 100,457 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 May 2014: 88,274 miles, lower than 88,628 miles on 28 May 2014.

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
100,447 miles · 26 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
2,501 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,457 miles
  • 2025 – 99,962 miles
  • 2024 – 99,375 miles
  • 2023 – 99,162 miles
  • 2022 – 99,071 miles
  • 2021 – 98,736 miles
  • 2019 – 96,960 miles
  • 2018 – 96,519 miles
  • 2017 – 95,825 miles
  • 2016 – 94,365 miles
  • 2015 – 91,561 miles
  • 2014 – 88,274 miles
  • 2013 – 84,677 miles
  • 2012 – 78,921 miles
  • 2011 – 72,794 miles
  • 2009 – 67,793 miles
  • 2008 – 61,699 miles
  • 2007 – 57,333 miles
  • 2006 – 52,910 miles
  • 2005 – 47,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,457 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear arch corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front tyres both sides cracking on outer shoulders

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

35 tests since 9 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,457 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    100,457 miles
    Test number
    323294203637
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear arch corroded

  2. Fail100,447 miles (+485)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,447 miles
    Test number
    433162266915
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass99,962 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    99,962 miles
    Test number
    917575454186
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail99,954 miles (+101)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,954 miles
    Test number
    298695681842
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail99,853 miles (+478)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,853 miles
    Test number
    189708268852
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass99,375 miles (+213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    99,375 miles
    Test number
    883098027610
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and offside front tyres worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass99,162 miles (+91)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    99,162 miles
    Test number
    346764230463
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass99,071 miles (+335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    99,071 miles
    Test number
    251018155824
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass98,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    98,736 miles
    Test number
    929205485765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,736 miles (+1,776)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,736 miles
    Test number
    849237559246
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass96,960 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,960 miles
    Test number
    648959434392
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail96,953 miles (+434)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,953 miles
    Test number
    422792941428
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass96,519 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    96,519 miles
    Test number
    999851850190
    • AdvisoryFront tyres both sides cracking on outer shoulders

  14. Fail96,503 miles (+678)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,503 miles
    Test number
    501603696408
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at junction point on nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres both sides cracking on outer shoulders
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  15. Pass95,825 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    95,825 miles
    Test number
    903567659255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail95,802 miles (+1,437)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,802 miles
    Test number
    435442794765
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake warning lamp illuminated

  17. Pass94,365 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    94,365 miles
    Test number
    704234286367
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front tyres worn on inner shoulders

  18. Fail94,350 miles (+2,789)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,350 miles
    Test number
    928286170663
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front tyres worn on inner shoulders

  19. Pass91,561 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    91,561 miles
    Test number
    766297765126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Fail91,543 miles (+3,269)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,543 miles
    Test number
    792354751676
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass88,274 miles (-354)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    88,274 miles
    Test number
    288089844137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail88,628 miles (+3,951)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,628 miles
    Test number
    148848644153
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass84,677 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    84,677 miles
    Test number
    859923313119
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  24. Fail84,657 miles (+5,736)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,657 miles
    Test number
    535052013125
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  25. Pass78,921 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    78,921 miles
    Test number
    548649802190
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  26. Fail78,899 miles (+6,105)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,899 miles
    Test number
    209477702495
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  27. Fail72,794 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,794 miles
    Test number
    247820811186
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass72,794 miles (+5,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    72,794 miles
    Test number
    835940711121
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Pass67,793 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    67,793 miles
    Test number
    871001359305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail67,765 miles (+6,066)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,765 miles
    Test number
    293584749337
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  31. Pass61,699 miles (+4,366)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    61,699 miles
    Test number
    534539008397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail57,333 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,333 miles
    Test number
    370803817311
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  33. Pass57,333 miles (+4,423)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    57,333 miles
    Test number
    494043217338
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  34. Pass52,910 miles (+4,931)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    52,910 miles
    Test number
    412268476260
    • NoteAdvise: front to rear engine coolant pipes weeping near front

  35. Pass47,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    47,979 miles
    Test number
    130832155233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S81 CWH

Does S81 CWH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S81 CWH is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S81 CWH?
The MOT on S81 CWH is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S81 CWH done?
S81 CWH was recorded at 100,457 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 2,501 miles a year.
Has S81 CWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S81 CWH has failed 15 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S81 CWH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 May 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S81 CWH find?
S81 CWH passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear arch corroded.

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