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MG MGF

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V696 PCSMOT history

V696 PCS is a silver petrol MG MGF first used on 20 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2023 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 98,192 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2023
Mileage
98,192 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2022
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V696 PCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V696 PCS was last recorded at 98,192 miles on 12 Aug 2022, 1,855 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,337 miles · 14 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
1,855 miles
Average per year
1,853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 98,192 miles
  • 2021 – 96,337 miles
  • 2019 – 96,144 miles
  • 2018 – 95,520 miles
  • 2017 – 95,185 miles
  • 2016 – 94,423 miles
  • 2013 – 93,440 miles
  • 2012 – 88,883 miles
  • 2011 – 83,167 miles
  • 2010 – 82,462 miles
  • 2009 – 80,867 miles
  • 2008 – 77,726 miles
  • 2007 – 74,235 miles
  • 2006 – 67,844 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,192 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass98,192 miles (+1,855)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    98,192 miles
    Test number
    102353323141
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass96,337 miles (+53)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    96,337 miles
    Test number
    882287127438
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail96,284 miles (+140)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,284 miles
    Test number
    712722292590
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass96,144 miles (+624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,144 miles
    Test number
    511765826540
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass95,520 miles (+100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    95,520 miles
    Test number
    203415492826
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail95,420 miles (+235)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,420 miles
    Test number
    229245479743
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass95,185 miles (+53)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    95,185 miles
    Test number
    819008377517
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail95,132 miles (+709)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,132 miles
    Test number
    472788616832
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass94,423 miles (+983)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    94,423 miles
    Test number
    904571337322
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryCenter stop light not working

  10. Pass93,440 miles (+57)6 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    93,440 miles
    Test number
    169497053169
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteN/s bumper
    • NoteN/s wiper torn/
    • NoteN/s/r tyre low and perished
    • NoteO/s+n/s disks
    • NoteO/s+n/s inner sills corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust mount

  11. Fail93,383 miles (+4,500)3 failures5 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,383 miles
    Test number
    728304843135
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteN/s bumper
    • NoteN/s wiper torn/
    • NoteN/s/r tyre low and perished
    • NoteO/s+n/s disks
    • NoteO/s+n/s inner sills corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust mount

  12. Pass88,883 miles (+133)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    88,883 miles
    Test number
    765863342130
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s and n/s outer and inner sills / exhaust deteriorated

  13. Fail88,750 miles (+5,583)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,750 miles
    Test number
    866708632194
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteO/s and n/s outer and inner sills / exhaust deteriorated

  14. Pass83,167 miles (+705)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    83,167 miles
    Test number
    418317331124
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteO/s/f lamp / n/s/f bumper damaged / o/s and n/s sills corroded

  15. Fail82,462 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,462 miles
    Test number
    574719230101
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteO/s f ind lamp loose

  16. Pass82,462 miles (+1,595)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    82,462 miles
    Test number
    682559930106
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteO/s f ind lamp loose

  17. Pass80,867 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    80,867 miles
    Test number
    732171729113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail80,834 miles (+3,108)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,834 miles
    Test number
    770638719136
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  19. Pass77,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    77,726 miles
    Test number
    392170208178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail77,726 miles (+3,491)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,726 miles
    Test number
    181685198047
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass74,235 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    74,235 miles
    Test number
    281009397155
    • NoteAll brake hose metal ends corroded
    • NotePark brake efficiency 23 o/o

  22. Fail74,235 miles (+6,391)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,235 miles
    Test number
    252593897129
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAll brake hose furrels corroded

  23. Pass67,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    67,844 miles
    Test number
    132678486023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail67,844 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,844 miles
    Test number
    722166586090
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about V696 PCS

Does V696 PCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V696 PCS expired on 13 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V696 PCS?
The MOT on V696 PCS expired on 13 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V696 PCS done?
V696 PCS was recorded at 98,192 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2022, an average of 1,853 miles a year.
Has V696 PCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V696 PCS has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on V696 PCS 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 V696 PCS find?
V696 PCS passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2022 with 6 advisories: front service brake imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, and 3 more.

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