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MG MGF

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V61 DPGMOT history

V61 DPG is a black petrol MG MGF first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 123,220 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
123,220 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,285 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V61 DPG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V61 DPG was last recorded at 123,220 miles on 11 May 2026, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,193 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
2,285 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,220 miles
  • 2024 – 123,193 miles
  • 2023 – 123,155 miles
  • 2022 – 122,999 miles
  • 2021 – 122,806 miles
  • 2020 – 122,647 miles
  • 2019 – 122,431 miles
  • 2017 – 120,630 miles
  • 2016 – 112,971 miles
  • 2014 – 111,632 miles
  • 2013 – 106,916 miles
  • 2012 – 98,529 miles
  • 2011 – 94,478 miles
  • 2010 – 93,877 miles
  • 2009 – 92,684 miles
  • 2008 – 86,560 miles
  • 2007 – 83,510 miles
  • 2006 – 80,451 miles
  • 2005 – 76,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,220 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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 3 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,220 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    123,220 miles
    Test number
    988460061758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass123,193 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    123,193 miles
    Test number
    496973618089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass123,155 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    123,155 miles
    Test number
    801616321097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,999 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    122,999 miles
    Test number
    330866997700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass122,806 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    122,806 miles
    Test number
    677910492023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass122,647 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    122,647 miles
    Test number
    107084504319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail122,646 miles (+215)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,646 miles
    Test number
    650903099142
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass122,431 miles (+1,801)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    122,431 miles
    Test number
    678119240479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass120,630 miles (+7,659)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    120,630 miles
    Test number
    643528398378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,971 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    112,971 miles
    Test number
    188460690118
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel bearings noisy
    • AdvisoryEmissions slow to pass
    • AdvisoryUnder floor areas rusting

  11. Fail112,969 miles (+1,337)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,969 miles
    Test number
    526742148726
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings noisy both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryEmissions slow to pass
    • AdvisoryUnder floor areas rusting

  12. Pass111,632 miles (+4,716)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    111,632 miles
    Test number
    388752784268
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  13. Pass106,916 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    106,916 miles
    Test number
    227577883236
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteEmissions slow to pass
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn/rusting
    • NoteNearside sill damaged

  14. Fail106,916 miles (+8,387)6 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,916 miles
    Test number
    788732083202
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn/rusting
    • NoteNearside sill damaged

  15. Pass98,529 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    98,529 miles
    Test number
    807793282277
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNearside lower sill damaged

  16. Fail98,529 miles (+4,051)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,529 miles
    Test number
    788013782293
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNearside lower sill damaged

  17. Pass94,478 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    94,478 miles
    Test number
    107719691283
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEmissions slow to pass

  18. Fail94,478 miles (+601)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,478 miles
    Test number
    428949591229
    • FailureCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEmissions slow to pass

  19. Pass93,877 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    93,877 miles
    Test number
    842691700384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteExhaust cat noisey
    • NoteSlight play steering rack

  20. Fail93,877 miles (+1,193)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,877 miles
    Test number
    442739890293
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteExhaust cat noisey
    • NoteSlight play steering rack

  21. Pass92,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    92,684 miles
    Test number
    262952949367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail92,684 miles (+6,124)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,684 miles
    Test number
    451728739457
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass86,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    86,560 miles
    Test number
    430289138325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail86,560 miles (+3,050)4 failures6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,560 miles
    Test number
    471138738453
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • NoteNearside front tyre 2mm tread (215/40R16)
    • NoteRear tyres deflated
    • NoteSlight play in both rear compliance bushes
    • NoteSuspension low

  25. Pass83,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    83,510 miles
    Test number
    984868237317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail83,510 miles (+3,059)3 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,510 miles
    Test number
    424887637485
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteRear discs corroded
    • NoteSlight play in offside and nearside rear compliance bushes

  27. Pass80,451 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    80,451 miles
    Test number
    332698206300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail80,441 miles (+4,292)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,441 miles
    Test number
    864050296288
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront and rear discs worn and corroded

  29. Pass76,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    76,149 miles
    Test number
    574028275211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail76,149 miles3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,149 miles
    Test number
    234396375257
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise bit of play in off side rear and near side rear top ball joint
    • NoteAdvise off side rear tyre cracking on inner side wall

Questions about V61 DPG

Does V61 DPG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V61 DPG is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V61 DPG?
The MOT on V61 DPG is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V61 DPG done?
V61 DPG was recorded at 123,220 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 2,285 miles a year.
Has V61 DPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V61 DPG has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on V61 DPG 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 V61 DPG find?
V61 DPG passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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