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MG MGF

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V679 XBWMOT history

V679 XBW is a green petrol MG MGF first used on 22 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 127,137 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
127,137 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V679 XBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V679 XBW was last recorded at 127,137 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 3,991 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,146 miles · 14 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,991 miles
Average per year
4,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,137 miles
  • 2024 – 123,146 miles
  • 2023 – 118,298 miles
  • 2022 – 112,200 miles
  • 2021 – 107,071 miles
  • 2020 – 105,169 miles
  • 2019 – 98,715 miles
  • 2018 – 91,274 miles
  • 2017 – 86,281 miles
  • 2016 – 80,726 miles
  • 2015 – 76,646 miles
  • 2014 – 74,011 miles
  • 2013 – 71,053 miles
  • 2012 – 67,623 miles
  • 2011 – 64,429 miles
  • 2010 – 61,041 miles
  • 2009 – 58,090 miles
  • 2008 – 52,930 miles
  • 2007 – 48,474 miles
  • 2006 – 45,031 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,137 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR SURFACE CORROSSON (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass127,137 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    127,137 miles
    Test number
    618354515152
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR SURFACE CORROSSON (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail127,137 miles (+3,991)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,137 miles
    Test number
    929223731428
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR SURFACE CORROSSON (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass123,146 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    123,146 miles
    Test number
    493902243983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail123,146 miles (+4,848)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,146 miles
    Test number
    272899493616
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass118,298 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    118,298 miles
    Test number
    907396501208
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S AND O/S REAR INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR SURFACE CORROSSON (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail118,296 miles (+6,096)4 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,296 miles
    Test number
    751534583478
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S AND O/S REAR INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR SURFACE CORROSSON (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass112,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    112,200 miles
    Test number
    195923708840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail112,200 miles (+5,129)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,200 miles
    Test number
    635102810150
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass107,071 miles (+1,902)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    107,071 miles
    Test number
    704649754561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass105,169 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    105,169 miles
    Test number
    442553585485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRust on edges of both sills

  11. Fail105,157 miles (+6,442)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,157 miles
    Test number
    364984803638
    • 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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRust on edges of both sills

  12. Pass98,715 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,715 miles
    Test number
    547663066610
    • AdvisoryCentre stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryO/s/r outer sill slight corrosion

  13. Fail98,714 miles (+7,440)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,714 miles
    Test number
    502699909690
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentre stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryO/s/r outer sill slight corrosion

  14. Pass91,274 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    91,274 miles
    Test number
    460949337108
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread low and cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear high level brake light not working

  15. Fail91,274 miles (+4,993)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,274 miles
    Test number
    716356720834
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread low and cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear high level brake light not working

  16. Pass86,281 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    86,281 miles
    Test number
    519084975066
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Fail86,281 miles (+5,555)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,281 miles
    Test number
    476601672285
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass80,726 miles (+4,080)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    80,726 miles
    Test number
    745977169759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,646 miles (+2,635)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    76,646 miles
    Test number
    208996545479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,011 miles (+2,958)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    74,011 miles
    Test number
    676122184122
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear indicator bulbs slightly discouloured
    • NoteFront wipers poor but still clearing screen

  21. Pass71,053 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    71,053 miles
    Test number
    788171493121
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Fail71,053 miles (+3,430)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,053 miles
    Test number
    535030493103
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass67,623 miles (+3,194)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    67,623 miles
    Test number
    855247382129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass64,429 miles (+3,388)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    64,429 miles
    Test number
    595549171154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass61,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    61,041 miles
    Test number
    513429280167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail61,041 miles (+2,951)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,041 miles
    Test number
    990719380187
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  27. Pass58,090 miles (+5,160)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    58,090 miles
    Test number
    871467899155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass52,930 miles (+4,456)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    52,930 miles
    Test number
    372906708288
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Pass48,474 miles (+3,443)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    48,474 miles
    Test number
    711853097153
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass45,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    45,031 miles
    Test number
    741350376239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V679 XBW

Does V679 XBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V679 XBW is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V679 XBW?
The MOT on V679 XBW is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V679 XBW done?
V679 XBW was recorded at 127,137 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 4,284 miles a year.
Has V679 XBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V679 XBW has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V679 XBW 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 XBW find?
V679 XBW passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear surface corrosson.

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