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MG MGF

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S81 DHCMOT history

S81 DHC is a silver petrol MG MGF first used on 22 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2022 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 130,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 May 2022
Mileage
130,461 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2022
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,897 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S81 DHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
22 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 May 2022
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

S81 DHC was last recorded at 130,461 miles on 25 Apr 2022, 2,885 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Apr 2016: 107,807 miles, lower than 107,886 miles on 11 Apr 2016.

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
127,576 miles · 17 May 2021
Between the last two tests
2,885 miles
Average per year
4,897 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 130,461 miles
  • 2021 – 127,576 miles
  • 2020 – 124,861 miles
  • 2019 – 121,742 miles
  • 2018 – 117,261 miles
  • 2017 – 111,740 miles
  • 2016 – 107,807 miles
  • 2015 – 102,665 miles
  • 2014 – 92,413 miles
  • 2013 – 88,253 miles
  • 2012 – 76,315 miles
  • 2011 – 76,308 miles
  • 2010 – 74,997 miles
  • 2009 – 68,292 miles
  • 2008 – 63,844 miles
  • 2007 – 57,971 miles
  • 2006 – 52,290 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail130,461 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • SUSPENSION HIGHT VERY LOW

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail130,461 miles (+2,885)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,461 miles
    Test number
    263988941055
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass127,576 miles (+350)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    127,576 miles
    Test number
    825542890508
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail127,226 miles (+2,365)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,226 miles
    Test number
    562223564245
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass124,861 miles (+3,119)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    124,861 miles
    Test number
    286719397253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater lens missing

  5. Pass121,742 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    121,742 miles
    Test number
    908712561980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail121,738 miles (+4,477)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,738 miles
    Test number
    591236047199
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass117,261 miles (+5,521)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    117,261 miles
    Test number
    168576075186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,740 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    111,740 miles
    Test number
    912205970461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail111,738 miles (+3,931)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,738 miles
    Test number
    600059587200
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle arm (2.2.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass107,807 miles (-79)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    107,807 miles
    Test number
    826686723277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySUSPENSION HIGHT VERY LOW

  11. Fail107,886 miles (+5,221)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,886 miles
    Test number
    568192216363
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp STOP LIGHT (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySUSPENSION HIGHT VERY LOW

  12. Pass102,665 miles (+10,252)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    102,665 miles
    Test number
    379971815136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    92,413 miles
    Test number
    256044814130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail92,413 miles (+4,160)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,413 miles
    Test number
    917553914129
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront brake discs are corroded
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is close to the legal limit
    • NoteOffside front tyre is worn on inner tread edge
    • NoteRear brake discs are slightly corroded

  15. Pass88,253 miles (+11,938)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    88,253 miles
    Test number
    449469583051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,315 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    76,315 miles
    Test number
    837277142005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail76,308 miles (+1,311)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,308 miles
    Test number
    335987621325
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  18. Pass74,997 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    74,997 miles
    Test number
    631065660364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Fail74,997 miles (+6,705)14 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,997 miles
    Test number
    694524860390
    • 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 Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass68,292 miles (+4,448)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    68,292 miles
    Test number
    760064739116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,844 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    63,844 miles
    Test number
    673335558177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • NoteFront and rear subframes starting to rust

  22. Fail63,844 miles (+5,873)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,844 miles
    Test number
    273385758110
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • NoteFront and rear subframes starting to rust

  23. Pass57,971 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    57,971 miles
    Test number
    274561737451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail57,964 miles (+5,674)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,964 miles
    Test number
    522788927165
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  25. Pass52,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    52,290 miles
    Test number
    880581236135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail52,290 miles5 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,290 miles
    Test number
    564088026137
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • DangerousRear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • DangerousRear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Questions about S81 DHC

Does S81 DHC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S81 DHC expired on 26 May 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S81 DHC?
The MOT on S81 DHC expired on 26 May 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S81 DHC done?
S81 DHC was recorded at 130,461 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2022, an average of 4,897 miles a year.
Has S81 DHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S81 DHC has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on S81 DHC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S81 DHC find?
S81 DHC failed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2022 with 3 major defects and 4 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside rear service brake excessively fluctuating; rear fog lamp switch inoperative, and 4 more.

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