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MG MGF

Grey · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

V57 GTDMOT history

V57 GTD is a grey petrol MG MGF first used on 27 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 16 MOT tests, with 72,481 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
72,481 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2021
MOT tests
16
8 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,279 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V57 GTD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V57 GTD was last recorded at 72,481 miles on 10 Jul 2021, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Jan 2006: 37,257 miles, lower than 37,267 miles on 27 Jan 2006.

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
72,468 miles · 17 Jul 2020
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
2,279 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 72,481 miles
  • 2020 – 72,468 miles
  • 2018 – 72,467 miles
  • 2014 – 72,438 miles
  • 2011 – 72,438 miles
  • 2010 – 67,327 miles
  • 2009 – 60,263 miles
  • 2008 – 51,263 miles
  • 2007 – 43,655 miles
  • 2006 – 37,257 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    281190049969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. FailMileage not read3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    559692051880
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass72,481 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    72,481 miles
    Test number
    945618344127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,468 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    72,468 miles
    Test number
    735045376057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail72,467 miles (+29)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,467 miles
    Test number
    656435398791
    • MajorEmissions not tested Engine running poorly and blocking the hose on the gas analyser. Emissions test had to be aborted. (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail72,438 miles13 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,438 miles
    Test number
    789274054149
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  7. Fail72,438 miles (+5,111)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,438 miles
    Test number
    376019741316
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  8. Pass67,327 miles (+7,064)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    67,327 miles
    Test number
    382512480494
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Pass60,263 miles (+25)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    60,263 miles
    Test number
    182474729288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  10. Fail60,238 miles (+835)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,238 miles
    Test number
    863953429218
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  11. Fail59,403 miles (+8,140)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,403 miles
    Test number
    782496179184
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

  12. Pass51,263 miles (+136)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    51,263 miles
    Test number
    934244648008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail51,127 miles (+7,472)2 dangerous5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,127 miles
    Test number
    341487638002
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSuspension height low

  14. Pass43,655 miles (+6,398)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    43,655 miles
    Test number
    182289237424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,257 miles (-10)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    37,257 miles
    Test number
    313721036008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail37,267 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,267 miles
    Test number
    552917826016
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteWasher jet not working on n/s/f 1of2 †unable to turn n/s/r wheel posibble dift problem maybe link with barke binding

Questions about V57 GTD

Does V57 GTD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V57 GTD is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V57 GTD?
The MOT on V57 GTD is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V57 GTD done?
V57 GTD was recorded at 72,481 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2021, an average of 2,279 miles a year.
Has V57 GTD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V57 GTD has failed 8 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on V57 GTD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Jan 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V57 GTD find?
V57 GTD passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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