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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S96 EABMOT history

S96 EAB is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 7 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 80,630 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
80,630 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,646 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S96 EAB
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
7 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S96 EAB was last recorded at 80,630 miles on 12 May 2026, 51 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,579 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
51 miles
Average per year
1,646 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,630 miles
  • 2025 – 80,579 miles
  • 2024 – 80,366 miles
  • 2023 – 80,218 miles
  • 2022 – 80,051 miles
  • 2021 – 79,884 miles
  • 2020 – 78,445 miles
  • 2019 – 77,076 miles
  • 2018 – 75,247 miles
  • 2017 – 73,537 miles
  • 2016 – 73,521 miles
  • 2014 – 73,034 miles
  • 2013 – 69,500 miles
  • 2012 – 66,141 miles
  • 2011 – 62,552 miles
  • 2009 – 61,545 miles
  • 2008 – 56,983 miles
  • 2007 – 52,403 miles
  • 2006 – 47,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,630 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Sub - frame bolt missing but still secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,630 miles (+51)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    80,630 miles
    Test number
    890325882483
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass80,579 miles (+213)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    80,579 miles
    Test number
    750151591392
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass80,366 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    80,366 miles
    Test number
    760910587773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,218 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    80,218 miles
    Test number
    118901895567
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub - frame bolt missing but still secure

  5. Fail80,208 miles (+157)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,208 miles
    Test number
    156891179537
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub - frame bolt missing but still secure

  6. Pass80,051 miles (+167)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    80,051 miles
    Test number
    861589392421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,884 miles (+1,439)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    79,884 miles
    Test number
    970281915765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass78,445 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    78,445 miles
    Test number
    512466951898
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

  9. Fail78,445 miles (+1,369)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,445 miles
    Test number
    633367719652
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

  10. Pass77,076 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,076 miles
    Test number
    846099925516
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail77,075 miles (+1,828)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,075 miles
    Test number
    223183917596
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass75,247 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    75,247 miles
    Test number
    622040376732
    • AdvisoryCorrosion offside outer sill

  13. Fail75,246 miles (+1,709)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,246 miles
    Test number
    238527431014
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion offside outer sill

  14. Pass73,537 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    73,537 miles
    Test number
    661099971608
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass73,521 miles (+487)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    73,521 miles
    Test number
    330646759926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,034 miles (+3,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    73,034 miles
    Test number
    436656694148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass69,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    69,500 miles
    Test number
    767854493007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail69,500 miles (+3,359)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,500 miles
    Test number
    996532293051
    • 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)
    • FailureFront Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass66,141 miles (+3,589)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    66,141 miles
    Test number
    535738482041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,552 miles (+1,007)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    62,552 miles
    Test number
    429511181059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre slight side wall damage

  21. Pass61,545 miles (+2,041)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    61,545 miles
    Test number
    824482029335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass59,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    59,504 miles
    Test number
    814351849049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail59,504 miles (+2,521)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,504 miles
    Test number
    890051649015
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass56,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    56,983 miles
    Test number
    263268238006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail56,983 miles (+4,580)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,983 miles
    Test number
    112683638042
    • FailureFront Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass52,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    52,403 miles
    Test number
    130372237479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail52,403 miles (+5,070)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,403 miles
    Test number
    612762037044
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass47,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    47,333 miles
    Test number
    990038046089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S96 EAB

Does S96 EAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S96 EAB is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S96 EAB?
The MOT on S96 EAB is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S96 EAB done?
S96 EAB was recorded at 80,630 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 1,646 miles a year.
Has S96 EAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S96 EAB has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2023.
Has the mileage on S96 EAB 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 S96 EAB find?
S96 EAB passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 2 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; oil leak, but not excessive.

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