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MG MGF

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V709 KABMOT history

V709 KAB is a grey petrol MG MGF first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 75,445 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
75,445 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,277 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V709 KAB
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V709 KAB was last recorded at 75,445 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,437 miles · 12 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
1,277 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,445 miles
  • 2025 – 75,335 miles
  • 2024 – 74,933 miles
  • 2023 – 73,693 miles
  • 2022 – 72,729 miles
  • 2021 – 71,356 miles
  • 2020 – 70,892 miles
  • 2019 – 70,187 miles
  • 2018 – 69,009 miles
  • 2017 – 68,261 miles
  • 2016 – 67,212 miles
  • 2015 – 66,127 miles
  • 2014 – 64,719 miles
  • 2013 – 63,083 miles
  • 2012 – 62,229 miles
  • 2011 – 60,391 miles
  • 2010 – 58,873 miles
  • 2009 – 56,778 miles
  • 2008 – 54,828 miles
  • 2007 – 52,607 miles
  • 2006 – 49,187 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,445 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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.

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,445 miles (+8)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    75,445 miles
    Test number
    864049839201
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail75,437 miles (+102)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,437 miles
    Test number
    145299845658
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr+osr (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront + rear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  3. Pass75,335 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    75,335 miles
    Test number
    595359741969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail75,324 miles (+391)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,324 miles
    Test number
    314880252168
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed vehicle over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  5. Pass74,933 miles (+1,240)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    74,933 miles
    Test number
    927619510060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,693 miles (+964)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    73,693 miles
    Test number
    666877548753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,729 miles (+1,373)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    72,729 miles
    Test number
    727441495379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,356 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    71,356 miles
    Test number
    114530909635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail71,343 miles (+451)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,343 miles
    Test number
    526934582448
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  10. Fail70,892 miles (+705)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,892 miles
    Test number
    790423839030
    • MajorEmissions not tested vehicle over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  11. Pass70,187 miles (+1,178)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,187 miles
    Test number
    198235028082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,009 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    69,009 miles
    Test number
    860186368442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail68,997 miles (+736)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,997 miles
    Test number
    624165036263
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  14. Pass68,261 miles (+1,049)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    68,261 miles
    Test number
    860065970380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,212 miles (+1,085)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    67,212 miles
    Test number
    848613803353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,127 miles (+1,408)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    66,127 miles
    Test number
    876927025110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,719 miles (+1,636)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    64,719 miles
    Test number
    777787324134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,083 miles (+854)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    63,083 miles
    Test number
    486613023199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    62,229 miles
    Test number
    457441322107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,229 miles (+1,838)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,229 miles
    Test number
    688831122115
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  21. Pass60,391 miles (+1,518)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    60,391 miles
    Test number
    197164021188
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  22. Pass58,873 miles (+2,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    58,873 miles
    Test number
    610908910167
    • 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)

  23. Pass56,778 miles (+1,950)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    56,778 miles
    Test number
    913619619117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    54,828 miles
    Test number
    591772328136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail54,828 miles (+2,221)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,828 miles
    Test number
    432012528139
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • NotePlay in o/s rear track rod end

  26. Pass52,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    52,607 miles
    Test number
    180225177085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail52,607 miles (+3,420)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,607 miles
    Test number
    183451477004
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass49,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    49,187 miles
    Test number
    961479356057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail49,186 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,186 miles
    Test number
    570239156093
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about V709 KAB

Does V709 KAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V709 KAB is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V709 KAB?
The MOT on V709 KAB is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V709 KAB done?
V709 KAB was recorded at 75,445 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 1,277 miles a year.
Has V709 KAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V709 KAB has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V709 KAB 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 V709 KAB find?
V709 KAB passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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