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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V40 MGFMOT history

V40 MGF is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 17 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 54,320 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
54,320 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 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
17 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 MGF was last recorded at 54,320 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,975 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
345 miles
Average per year
1,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 54,320 miles
  • 2024 – 53,975 miles
  • 2023 – 53,277 miles
  • 2022 – 52,493 miles
  • 2021 – 52,185 miles
  • 2020 – 51,821 miles
  • 2019 – 51,812 miles
  • 2018 – 51,315 miles
  • 2017 – 50,509 miles
  • 2016 – 49,719 miles
  • 2015 – 48,879 miles
  • 2014 – 46,829 miles
  • 2013 – 44,561 miles
  • 2012 – 43,564 miles
  • 2011 – 38,602 miles
  • 2010 – 35,347 miles
  • 2009 – 31,775 miles
  • 2007 – 31,756 miles
  • 2005 – 22,969 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,320 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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,320 miles (+345)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    54,320 miles
    Test number
    545624987248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass53,975 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    53,975 miles
    Test number
    583515241077
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail53,975 miles (+698)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,975 miles
    Test number
    799461266509
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass53,277 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    53,277 miles
    Test number
    451569938424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail53,270 miles (+777)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,270 miles
    Test number
    114444363088
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass52,493 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    52,493 miles
    Test number
    794432069534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail52,483 miles (+298)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,483 miles
    Test number
    399028524990
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass52,185 miles (+364)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    52,185 miles
    Test number
    809635558676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,821 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    51,821 miles
    Test number
    967869949452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass51,812 miles (+497)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    51,812 miles
    Test number
    508478428611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,315 miles (+806)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    51,315 miles
    Test number
    584965693283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass50,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    50,509 miles
    Test number
    380417697207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail50,503 miles (+784)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,503 miles
    Test number
    929810705539
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass49,719 miles (+840)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    49,719 miles
    Test number
    893698292806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,879 miles (+2,050)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    48,879 miles
    Test number
    381688423645
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass46,829 miles (+2,268)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    46,829 miles
    Test number
    565498754245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,561 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    44,561 miles
    Test number
    818426653269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail44,559 miles (+995)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,559 miles
    Test number
    705204053220
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass43,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    43,564 miles
    Test number
    475080372222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail43,564 miles (+4,962)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,564 miles
    Test number
    596749762214
    • FailureFuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass38,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    38,602 miles
    Test number
    617446941318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail38,602 miles (+3,255)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,602 miles
    Test number
    835576241326
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass35,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    35,347 miles
    Test number
    782037940349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail35,347 miles (+3,572)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,347 miles
    Test number
    482385240330
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteO/s wiper smearing slightly
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking on tread

  25. Pass31,775 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    31,775 miles
    Test number
    364592969146
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAll body and surspension parts corroded
    • NoteAll brake dics corroded

  26. Fail31,775 miles (+19)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,775 miles
    Test number
    951660069158
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAll brake dics corroded

  27. Pass31,756 miles (+8,787)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    31,756 miles
    Test number
    732702787001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass22,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    22,969 miles
    Test number
    690507265105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 MGF

Does V40 MGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 MGF is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V40 MGF?
The MOT on V40 MGF is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 MGF done?
V40 MGF was recorded at 54,320 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 1,540 miles a year.
Has V40 MGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 MGF has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on V40 MGF 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 V40 MGF find?
V40 MGF passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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