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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V23 MGFMOT history

V23 MGF is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 27 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 79,776 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
79,776 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,203 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 MGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 MGF was last recorded at 79,776 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Aug 2012: 59,223 miles, lower than 59,224 miles on 7 Aug 2012.

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
79,639 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
137 miles
Average per year
2,203 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,776 miles
  • 2025 – 79,639 miles
  • 2024 – 78,542 miles
  • 2023 – 77,614 miles
  • 2022 – 76,773 miles
  • 2021 – 75,506 miles
  • 2019 – 75,225 miles
  • 2018 – 73,090 miles
  • 2017 – 70,868 miles
  • 2016 – 69,209 miles
  • 2015 – 67,216 miles
  • 2014 – 64,668 miles
  • 2013 – 61,807 miles
  • 2012 – 59,223 miles
  • 2011 – 57,544 miles
  • 2010 – 54,941 miles
  • 2009 – 51,190 miles
  • 2008 – 48,870 miles
  • 2007 – 44,043 miles
  • 2006 – 34,682 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,776 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play link bar ( Track rod end )slight play at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass79,776 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    79,776 miles
    Test number
    129308794571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    79,639 miles
    Test number
    993160578307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail79,639 miles (+1,097)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,639 miles
    Test number
    765800144445
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass78,542 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    78,542 miles
    Test number
    501595954135
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play link bar ( Track rod end )slight play at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail78,538 miles (+924)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,538 miles
    Test number
    957407704984
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play link bar ( Track rod end )slight play at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass77,614 miles (+841)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    77,614 miles
    Test number
    492912459328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    76,773 miles
    Test number
    922396747162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail76,773 miles (+1,267)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,773 miles
    Test number
    784790765148
    • Repaired at testFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Water leak on front to rear water rail (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass75,506 miles (+281)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    75,506 miles
    Test number
    492128281577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,225 miles (+2,135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,225 miles
    Test number
    680172443773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass73,090 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    73,090 miles
    Test number
    688329914334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail73,088 miles (+2,220)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,088 miles
    Test number
    897654948998
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  13. Pass70,868 miles (+1,659)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    70,868 miles
    Test number
    242239381961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,209 miles (+1,993)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    69,209 miles
    Test number
    996413481337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,216 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    67,216 miles
    Test number
    677747816829
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Fail67,204 miles (+2,536)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,204 miles
    Test number
    987557939996
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass64,668 miles (+84)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    64,668 miles
    Test number
    719830444220
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNearside rear outer cill corroded

  18. Fail64,584 miles (+2,777)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,584 miles
    Test number
    469303524282
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass61,807 miles (+30)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    61,807 miles
    Test number
    887835523221
    • NoteGeneral underside corrosion

  20. Fail61,777 miles (+2,554)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,777 miles
    Test number
    146689913290
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteGeneral underside corrosion
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass59,223 miles (-1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    59,223 miles
    Test number
    308141122402
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

  22. Fail59,224 miles (+1,680)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,224 miles
    Test number
    148920922256
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

  23. Pass57,544 miles (+2,603)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    57,544 miles
    Test number
    319411521418
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn

  24. Pass54,941 miles (+3,751)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    54,941 miles
    Test number
    771367610206
    • NoteNo spare wheel
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  25. Pass51,190 miles (+2,320)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    51,190 miles
    Test number
    192909849102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass48,870 miles (+4,827)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    48,870 miles
    Test number
    533794948178
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  27. Pass44,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    44,043 miles
    Test number
    153831357075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail44,043 miles (+9,361)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,043 miles
    Test number
    970421457054
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFronts wheels rubbing on full lock

  29. Pass34,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    34,682 miles
    Test number
    893570566072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail34,682 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,682 miles
    Test number
    392479356071
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Questions about V23 MGF

Does V23 MGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V23 MGF is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V23 MGF?
The MOT on V23 MGF is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V23 MGF done?
V23 MGF was recorded at 79,776 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 2,203 miles a year.
Has V23 MGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 MGF has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on V23 MGF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Aug 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V23 MGF find?
V23 MGF passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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