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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S85 AROMOT history

S85 ARO is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 41,436 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
41,436 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S85 ARO
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 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S85 ARO was last recorded at 41,436 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 427 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,009 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
427 miles
Average per year
693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,436 miles
  • 2025 – 41,009 miles
  • 2024 – 40,527 miles
  • 2023 – 40,454 miles
  • 2022 – 40,406 miles
  • 2021 – 40,129 miles
  • 2020 – 39,914 miles
  • 2019 – 39,667 miles
  • 2018 – 39,589 miles
  • 2017 – 39,358 miles
  • 2016 – 38,888 miles
  • 2015 – 37,756 miles
  • 2014 – 36,706 miles
  • 2013 – 36,184 miles
  • 2012 – 35,013 miles
  • 2010 – 34,367 miles
  • 2009 – 33,204 miles
  • 2008 – 31,997 miles
  • 2007 – 30,401 miles
  • 2006 – 27,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,436 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy on inner lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy on inner lens (4.1.1 (b) (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.

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective Both cloudy on inner lens

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,436 miles (+427)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    41,436 miles
    Test number
    906727390731
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy on inner lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy on inner lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass41,009 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    41,009 miles
    Test number
    394265068122
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both cloudy on inner lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail41,009 miles (+482)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,009 miles
    Test number
    416184385394
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To centre "T" joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both cloudy on inner lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass40,527 miles (+73)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    40,527 miles
    Test number
    352521377786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass40,454 miles (+48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    40,454 miles
    Test number
    361061839379
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass40,406 miles (+277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    40,406 miles
    Test number
    312930255967
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp images not sharp
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to centre (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass40,129 miles (+215)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    40,129 miles
    Test number
    461746917153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,914 miles (+247)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    39,914 miles
    Test number
    446028495033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,667 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    39,667 miles
    Test number
    350343439280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,589 miles (+231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    39,589 miles
    Test number
    259607301184
    • AdvisoryParking brake perfomance 17% (16% min)

  11. Pass39,358 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    39,358 miles
    Test number
    645643195313
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded from centre to offside (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail39,358 miles (+470)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,358 miles
    Test number
    683351693620
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded from centre to offside (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass38,888 miles (+1,132)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    38,888 miles
    Test number
    969319020883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,756 miles (+1,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    37,756 miles
    Test number
    789978355050
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass36,706 miles (+522)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    36,706 miles
    Test number
    735548434012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,184 miles (+1,171)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    36,184 miles
    Test number
    488263953080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,013 miles (+646)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    35,013 miles
    Test number
    628755052028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,367 miles (+1,163)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    34,367 miles
    Test number
    184132450213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,204 miles (+1,207)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    33,204 miles
    Test number
    592494159253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    31,997 miles
    Test number
    392886958413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail31,997 miles (+1,596)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,997 miles
    Test number
    334814158256
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wheel alignment

  22. Pass30,401 miles (+2,465)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    30,401 miles
    Test number
    933575537256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass27,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    27,936 miles
    Test number
    341513036291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S85 ARO

Does S85 ARO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S85 ARO is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S85 ARO?
The MOT on S85 ARO is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S85 ARO done?
S85 ARO was recorded at 41,436 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 693 miles a year.
Has S85 ARO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S85 ARO has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S85 ARO 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 S85 ARO find?
S85 ARO passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy on inner lens; offside headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy on inner lens.

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