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MG MGF

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V685 PKEMOT history

V685 PKE is a black petrol MG MGF first used on 10 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 47,771 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2026
Mileage
47,771 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V685 PKE
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
10 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V685 PKE was last recorded at 47,771 miles on 5 Apr 2025, 138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,633 miles · 16 May 2022
Between the last two tests
138 miles
Average per year
1,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 47,771 miles
  • 2022 – 47,633 miles
  • 2021 – 47,439 miles
  • 2020 – 46,744 miles
  • 2019 – 45,632 miles
  • 2018 – 44,703 miles
  • 2017 – 43,440 miles
  • 2016 – 42,394 miles
  • 2015 – 41,693 miles
  • 2014 – 40,661 miles
  • 2013 – 39,915 miles
  • 2012 – 38,733 miles
  • 2011 – 35,853 miles
  • 2010 – 32,588 miles
  • 2009 – 30,238 miles
  • 2007 – 28,048 miles
  • 2006 – 26,844 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,771 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,771 miles (+138)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    47,771 miles
    Test number
    371750787548
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass47,633 miles (+194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    47,633 miles
    Test number
    355791831833
    • AdvisoryLower vehicle under sealed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake slow to advance

  3. Pass47,439 miles (+695)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    47,439 miles
    Test number
    765329646060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass46,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    46,744 miles
    Test number
    736331338081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail46,744 miles (+1,112)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,744 miles
    Test number
    221722966478
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass45,632 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    45,632 miles
    Test number
    610019422366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail45,632 miles (+929)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,632 miles
    Test number
    715717739612
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass44,703 miles (+1,263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    44,703 miles
    Test number
    971785651542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Pass43,440 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    43,440 miles
    Test number
    492611630613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail43,433 miles (+1,039)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,433 miles
    Test number
    456227993867
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  11. Pass42,394 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    42,394 miles
    Test number
    764117967657
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  12. Fail42,394 miles (+701)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,394 miles
    Test number
    804625045457
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass41,693 miles (+1,032)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,693 miles
    Test number
    177832665049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,661 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    40,661 miles
    Test number
    177976064049
    • NoteNearside front tyre has slight damage to the sidewall, not showing the cords.
    • NoteSlight play in both rear track control arm bushes.

  15. Fail40,661 miles (+746)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,661 miles
    Test number
    625476654025
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has slight damage to the sidewall, not showing the cords.
    • NoteSlight play in both rear track control arm bushes.

  16. Pass39,915 miles (+1,182)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    39,915 miles
    Test number
    168787153477
    • NoteSRS light on
    • NoteSlight play in both rear track control arm bushes

  17. Pass38,733 miles (+2,880)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    38,733 miles
    Test number
    676634252089
    • NoteBoth windscreen wiper blades starting to split
    • NoteFront and rrear sub-frames corroding

  18. Pass35,853 miles (+3,265)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    35,853 miles
    Test number
    489898241038
    • NoteN/s/f wishbone starting to corrode.
    • NoteO/s headlamp poor dip pattern and low output, advise attention.
    • NoteSRS light on.
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f upper swivel joint.

  19. Pass32,588 miles (+2,350)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    32,588 miles
    Test number
    851983330073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,238 miles (+2,190)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    30,238 miles
    Test number
    804716039019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail28,048 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,048 miles
    Test number
    331712067246
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  22. Pass28,048 miles (+1,204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    28,048 miles
    Test number
    840332167206
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  23. Pass26,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    26,844 miles
    Test number
    192285056288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail26,844 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,844 miles
    Test number
    253585756268
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V685 PKE

Does V685 PKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V685 PKE expired on 4 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V685 PKE?
The MOT on V685 PKE expired on 4 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V685 PKE done?
V685 PKE was recorded at 47,771 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2025, an average of 1,127 miles a year.
Has V685 PKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V685 PKE has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on V685 PKE 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 V685 PKE find?
V685 PKE passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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