
MG MGF
Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc
V679 LMXMOT history
V679 LMX is a grey petrol MG MGF first used on 1 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2023 and it has passed 16 of 30 MOT tests, with 114,070 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Dec 2023
- Mileage
- 114,070 mi
- At MOT on 20 Dec 2022
- MOT tests
- 30
- 16 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 3,913 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V679 LMX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MG
- Model
- MGF
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Nov 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Dec 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Dec 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
V679 LMX was last recorded at 114,070 miles on 20 Dec 2022, 5,320 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 108,750 miles · 10 Dec 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 5,320 miles
- Average per year
- 3,913 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 114,070 miles
- 2021 – 108,750 miles
- 2020 – 104,536 miles
- 2019 – 98,390 miles
- 2017 – 98,198 miles
- 2016 – 93,218 miles
- 2015 – 82,687 miles
- 2014 – 75,656 miles
- 2013 – 72,678 miles
- 2012 – 65,590 miles
- 2011 – 64,850 miles
- 2010 – 60,711 miles
- 2009 – 56,086 miles
- 2008 – 54,664 miles
- 2007 – 51,496 miles
- 2006 – 48,363 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front Lower bushs (5.3.2 (c))
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 (3.7.B.7)
Failure5 MOTs, 2008–2017
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Failure4 MOTs, 2012–2017
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2017
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2014
Full MOT history
30 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,070 miles (+5,320)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 114,070 miles
- Test number
- 277857609513
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front Lower bushs (5.3.2 (c))
Pass108,750 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 108,750 miles
- Test number
- 854950250925
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth sides outer sill panels rear sections weak but not holed
Fail108,746 miles (+4,210)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,746 miles
- Test number
- 285748390541
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth sides outer sill panels rear sections weak but not holed
Pass104,536 miles (+50)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 104,536 miles
- Test number
- 184639099759
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBrake discs rusted where vehicle has been standing
Fail104,486 miles (+6,096)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,486 miles
- Test number
- 716085398007
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass98,390 miles (+192)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 98,390 miles
- Test number
- 543795342725
- AdvisoryCentre rear brake light inoperative
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass98,198 miles (+5)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 98,198 miles
- Test number
- 775033218938
- Advisory1) Offside front lower shock bush worn close to limit
- Advisory1) Offside rear outer body sill corroded close to limit
- Advisory3) Exhaust system corroded
- Advisory3) Front to rear metal coolant pipes slightly corroded
- Advisory3) Slight play in offside front wheel baring
- AdvisoryEngine has an oil leak
- AdvisoryEngine smoking badly at fast idle
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail98,193 miles (+4,975)1 dangerous6 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,193 miles
- Test number
- 214414640062
- DangerousOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- 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)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From T piece to hose (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Advisory1) Offside front lower shock bush worn close to limit
- Advisory1) Offside rear outer body sill corroded close to limit
- Advisory3) Exhaust system corroded
- Advisory3) Front to rear metal coolant pipes slightly corroded
- Advisory3) Slight play in offside front wheel baring
- AdvisoryEngine has an oil leak
- AdvisoryEngine smoking badly at fast idle
Pass93,218 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 93,218 miles
- Test number
- 474302939205
- AdvisoryAll rear metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.
- AdvisoryRear subframe has surface corrosion.
Fail93,217 miles (+10,530)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,217 miles
- Test number
- 131923967467
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryAll rear metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.
- AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades deteriorated close to limit.
- AdvisoryRear subframe has surface corrosion.
Pass82,687 miles (+61)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 82,687 miles
- Test number
- 819016475111
- NoteBoth front tyres close to legal limits on edges.
- NoteBoth rear tyres on the legal limit.
- NoteO/S rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated.
Fail82,626 miles (+6,970)3 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,626 miles
- Test number
- 449138465172
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteBoth front tyres close to legal limits on edges.
- NoteBoth rear tyres on the legal limit.
- NoteO/S rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated.
Pass75,656 miles2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 75,656 miles
- Test number
- 146941094196
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteExhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
- NoteFront subframe has surface corrosion
- NoteFront to rear coolent pipes slightly corroded
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Fail75,656 miles (+2,978)3 failures2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,656 miles
- Test number
- 429620994115
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteExhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
- NoteFront subframe has surface corrosion
- NoteFront to rear coolent pipes slightly corroded
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass72,678 miles (+206)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 72,678 miles
- Test number
- 159389983115
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail72,472 miles (+6,882)14 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,472 miles
- Test number
- 876457773161
- FailureCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteNearside rear tyres tyre slight wear
Pass65,590 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 65,590 miles
- Test number
- 165080682125
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail65,590 miles (+2)8 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,590 miles
- Test number
- 735639472127
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureParking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail65,588 miles (+738)1 dangerous8 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,588 miles
- Test number
- 319424142170
- DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass64,850 miles (+4,139)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2012
- Odometer
- 64,850 miles
- Test number
- 106815221134
- NoteRear Tyres Perishing
Pass60,711 miles (+52)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2011
- Odometer
- 60,711 miles
- Test number
- 473261720123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,659 miles (+4,573)7 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,659 miles
- Test number
- 432996910153
- 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)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCorrosion ot rear brake pipes
Pass56,086 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2010
- Odometer
- 56,086 miles
- Test number
- 584458729118
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail56,086 miles (+1,422)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,086 miles
- Test number
- 141810629116
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,664 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 54,664 miles
- Test number
- 381268788036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,664 miles (+3,168)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,664 miles
- Test number
- 901347788050
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail51,496 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,496 miles
- Test number
- 721439577018
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass51,496 miles (+3,133)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 51,496 miles
- Test number
- 964259977017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,363 miles (+35)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 48,363 miles
- Test number
- 802116166063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,328 miles5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,328 miles
- Test number
- 934101266044
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Questions about V679 LMX
- Does V679 LMX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V679 LMX expired on 19 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V679 LMX?
- The MOT on V679 LMX expired on 19 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V679 LMX done?
- V679 LMX was recorded at 114,070 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2022, an average of 3,913 miles a year.
- Has V679 LMX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V679 LMX has failed 14 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on V679 LMX 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 V679 LMX find?
- V679 LMX passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2022 with 7 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front side repeater slightly discoloured, and 4 more.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.