
MG MGF
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc
V38 EGKMOT history
V38 EGK is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 9 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 109,812 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 109,812 mi
- At MOT on 4 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 31
- 19 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 2,928 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V38 EGK
- 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
- 9 Oct 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V38 EGK was last recorded at 109,812 miles on 4 Mar 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 109,811 miles · 24 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 2,928 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 109,812 miles
- 2024 – 106,486 miles
- 2023 – 102,864 miles
- 2022 – 98,721 miles
- 2021 – 92,314 miles
- 2020 – 89,384 miles
- 2019 – 84,109 miles
- 2018 – 78,851 miles
- 2016 – 73,759 miles
- 2015 – 73,371 miles
- 2014 – 72,672 miles
- 2013 – 72,013 miles
- 2012 – 71,003 miles
- 2011 – 68,928 miles
- 2010 – 67,489 miles
- 2009 – 65,619 miles
- 2008 – 62,893 miles
- 2007 – 60,450 miles
- 2006 – 55,883 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2013
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2013
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all four
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
31 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass109,812 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 109,812 miles
- Test number
- 687254271051
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail109,812 miles (+1)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,812 miles
- Test number
- 291385954862
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail109,811 miles (+3,325)5 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,811 miles
- Test number
- 653639433897
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed not tested due to no coms on eobd and no access to battery for emissions tester (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront battery not checked for security as bonnet will not open
- AdvisoryFront could not check for corrosion on top of suspension and braking components due to bonnet not opening
- AdvisoryFront servo and brake master cylinder not tested as bonnet will not open
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass106,486 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 106,486 miles
- Test number
- 777197425302
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all four (5.3.2 (c))
Fail106,485 miles (+3,621)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,485 miles
- Test number
- 927738329293
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Outer 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 Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all four (5.3.2 (c))
Pass102,864 miles (+4,143)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 102,864 miles
- Test number
- 689213480153
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Pass98,721 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 98,721 miles
- Test number
- 833660530006
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Fail98,721 miles (+6,407)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,721 miles
- Test number
- 511615653016
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Pass92,314 miles (+2,930)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 92,314 miles
- Test number
- 203339492201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,384 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 89,384 miles
- Test number
- 985639288565
- AdvisoryCentre stop lamp not working
Fail89,375 miles (+5,266)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,375 miles
- Test number
- 516500133675
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCentre stop lamp not working
Pass84,109 miles (+12)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 84,109 miles
- Test number
- 735468014752
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fail84,097 miles (+41)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,097 miles
- Test number
- 488115264089
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fail84,056 miles (+5,205)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,056 miles
- Test number
- 447060140671
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass78,851 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 78,851 miles
- Test number
- 390188758184
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.
Fail78,851 miles (+5,092)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,851 miles
- Test number
- 302613973714
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureStop lamp not working center. (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.
Pass73,759 miles (+15)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 73,759 miles
- Test number
- 599385689550
- AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail73,744 miles (+373)3 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,744 miles
- Test number
- 340656149299
- FailureFront Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear pipe,& T piece union (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake recorded 17%,it needs adjustment or repair.
- AdvisoryService brake recorded 51%,rear brakes need adjustment or repair.
Pass73,371 miles (+699)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 73,371 miles
- Test number
- 971656181499
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (1.7.5a)
Pass72,672 miles (+659)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 72,672 miles
- Test number
- 157265714316
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder.
Pass72,013 miles (+1,010)10 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 72,013 miles
- Test number
- 236603403380
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBrake pedal anti slip pad slightly worn.
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteN/S Washer not working.
- NoteOil leak
Pass71,003 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 71,003 miles
- Test number
- 159113712367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,994 miles (+2,066)5 failures9 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,994 miles
- Test number
- 546372412330
- FailureCentre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
- FailureFront Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
- FailureFront Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
- FailureRear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
- FailureRear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
Fail68,928 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,928 miles
- Test number
- 359985411342
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass68,928 miles (+1,439)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 68,928 miles
- Test number
- 638705111350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,489 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 67,489 miles
- Test number
- 243054010328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,472 miles (+1,853)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,472 miles
- Test number
- 924010210375
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Pass65,619 miles (+2,726)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 65,619 miles
- Test number
- 542345189214
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass62,893 miles (+2,443)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 62,893 miles
- Test number
- 731949388242
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass60,450 miles (+4,567)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 60,450 miles
- Test number
- 130986587270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,883 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 55,883 miles
- Test number
- 244866376215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V38 EGK
- Does V38 EGK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V38 EGK expired on 8 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V38 EGK?
- The MOT on V38 EGK expired on 8 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V38 EGK done?
- V38 EGK was recorded at 109,812 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2025, an average of 2,928 miles a year.
- Has V38 EGK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V38 EGK has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on V38 EGK 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 V38 EGK find?
- V38 EGK passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.
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