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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V42 EGKMOT history

V42 EGK is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 22 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 79,196 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
79,196 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,580 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V42 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
22 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V42 EGK was last recorded at 79,196 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,196 miles · 27 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,580 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,196 miles
  • 2025 – 79,035 miles
  • 2023 – 78,826 miles
  • 2022 – 78,760 miles
  • 2021 – 78,578 miles
  • 2020 – 78,364 miles
  • 2019 – 78,151 miles
  • 2018 – 77,935 miles
  • 2017 – 77,457 miles
  • 2016 – 76,596 miles
  • 2015 – 75,849 miles
  • 2014 – 73,085 miles
  • 2013 – 70,396 miles
  • 2012 – 67,167 miles
  • 2011 – 64,312 miles
  • 2010 – 40,104 miles
  • 2009 – 31,073 miles
  • 2008 – 30,150 miles
  • 2007 – 29,384 miles
  • 2006 – 28,813 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,196 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020

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, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,196 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    79,196 miles
    Test number
    764682131343
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail79,196 miles (+161)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,196 miles
    Test number
    448528167870
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass79,035 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    79,035 miles
    Test number
    629756373284
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail79,027 miles (+201)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,027 miles
    Test number
    849682989018
    • DangerousNearside Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass78,826 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    78,826 miles
    Test number
    219579139725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,760 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    78,760 miles
    Test number
    995784551463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,578 miles (+214)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    78,578 miles
    Test number
    952461782365
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass78,364 miles (+213)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    78,364 miles
    Test number
    666580447226
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass78,151 miles (+216)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    78,151 miles
    Test number
    575399820761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    77,935 miles
    Test number
    337188572024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail77,935 miles (+478)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,935 miles
    Test number
    170916852751
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  12. Pass77,457 miles (+800)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    77,457 miles
    Test number
    487415331068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,657 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    76,657 miles
    Test number
    772113064959
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail76,657 miles (+61)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,657 miles
    Test number
    698704702348
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  15. Fail76,596 miles (+747)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,596 miles
    Test number
    126550994641
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear brake hose ferrule corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lower suspension bushes slight play
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heavily corroded

  16. Pass75,849 miles (+2,764)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    75,849 miles
    Test number
    206906917433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCat clamp corroded shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded inner

  17. Pass73,085 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    73,085 miles
    Test number
    805892444356
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail73,085 miles (+2,689)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,085 miles
    Test number
    808858134362
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass70,396 miles (+3,229)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    70,396 miles
    Test number
    407937333405
    • NoteBoth front tyres bad insde wear(canvas about to show)

  20. Pass67,167 miles (+2,855)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    67,167 miles
    Test number
    639199612301
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inside edge
    • NoteRear exhast strap broken

  21. Pass64,312 miles (+24,208)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    64,312 miles
    Test number
    539536141391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,104 miles (+9,031)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    40,104 miles
    Test number
    232545580200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass31,073 miles (+923)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    31,073 miles
    Test number
    134228579294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,150 miles (+766)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    30,150 miles
    Test number
    164671088270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,384 miles (+571)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    29,384 miles
    Test number
    272641497240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    28,813 miles
    Test number
    441769686232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail28,813 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,813 miles
    Test number
    910989686282
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about V42 EGK

Does V42 EGK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V42 EGK is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V42 EGK?
The MOT on V42 EGK is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V42 EGK done?
V42 EGK was recorded at 79,196 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 2,580 miles a year.
Has V42 EGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V42 EGK has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V42 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 V42 EGK find?
V42 EGK passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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