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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V712 KABMOT history

V712 KAB is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 24 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 92,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Aug 2026
Mileage
92,035 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V712 KAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V712 KAB was last recorded at 92,035 miles on 30 Jul 2025, 631 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 May 2018: 83,764 miles, lower than 86,948 miles on 8 May 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
91,404 miles · 31 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
631 miles
Average per year
2,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,035 miles
  • 2024 – 91,404 miles
  • 2023 – 90,824 miles
  • 2022 – 90,426 miles
  • 2021 – 89,705 miles
  • 2019 – 88,754 miles
  • 2018 – 87,368 miles
  • 2017 – 86,948 miles
  • 2016 – 86,246 miles
  • 2013 – 83,904 miles
  • 2012 – 80,063 miles
  • 2011 – 76,016 miles
  • 2010 – 71,957 miles
  • 2009 – 67,707 miles
  • 2008 – 63,988 miles
  • 2007 – 58,678 miles
  • 2006 – 52,900 miles
  • 2005 – 47,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,035 miles
  • AdvisoryVehicle underbody has surface corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front upper ball joints have play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,035 miles (+631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    92,035 miles
    Test number
    189780968831
    • AdvisoryVehicle underbody has surface corrosion

  2. Pass91,404 miles (+580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    91,404 miles
    Test number
    108854201986
    • AdvisoryVehicle underbody has surface corrosion

  3. Pass90,824 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    90,824 miles
    Test number
    151848833221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail90,822 miles (+396)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,822 miles
    Test number
    876824357242
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass90,426 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    90,426 miles
    Test number
    424548537066
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both front upper ball joints have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail90,413 miles (+708)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,413 miles
    Test number
    506931371247
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened upper sub frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both front upper ball joints have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass89,705 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    89,705 miles
    Test number
    877883358351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive shaft oil seal leaking

  8. Fail89,705 miles (+951)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,705 miles
    Test number
    368112492903
    • DangerousOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached front (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive shaft oil seal leaking

  9. Pass88,754 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,754 miles
    Test number
    479917450451
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail88,754 miles (+1,386)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,754 miles
    Test number
    982739137388
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass87,368 miles (+3,604)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    87,368 miles
    Test number
    779625898405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower tie rod bush slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slow air leak inner rim
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower tie rod bush slight play

  12. Fail83,764 miles (-3,184)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,764 miles
    Test number
    849943323290
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower tie rod bush slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slow air leak inner rim
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower tie rod bush slight play

  13. Pass86,948 miles (+63)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    86,948 miles
    Test number
    654297881350
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush tie rod (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush tie rod (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail86,885 miles (+639)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,885 miles
    Test number
    573891300176
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush tie rod (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush tie rod (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass86,246 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    86,246 miles
    Test number
    221821505079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail86,246 miles (+2,342)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,246 miles
    Test number
    869416759939
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass83,904 miles (+3,841)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    83,904 miles
    Test number
    779924933272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak from n/s gearbox drive shaft seal

  18. Pass80,063 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    80,063 miles
    Test number
    599564532295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn and wearing on inner edge

  19. Fail80,063 miles (+4,047)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,063 miles
    Test number
    336523022228
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn and wearing on inner edge

  20. Pass76,016 miles (+4,059)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    76,016 miles
    Test number
    595479451258
    • NoteExhaust catlyst noisey

  21. Pass71,957 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    71,957 miles
    Test number
    164730260287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  22. Fail71,957 miles (+4,250)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,957 miles
    Test number
    580660360244
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  23. Pass67,707 miles (+3,719)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    67,707 miles
    Test number
    491454159211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass63,988 miles (+5,310)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    63,988 miles
    Test number
    372545858416
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass58,678 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    58,678 miles
    Test number
    560555767251
    • NoteAdvisory list as per cert no 101137657270

  26. Fail58,678 miles (+5,778)2 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,678 miles
    Test number
    101137657270
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass52,900 miles (+5,511)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    52,900 miles
    Test number
    671384546297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass47,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    47,389 miles
    Test number
    313479355255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail47,389 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,389 miles
    Test number
    353327255450
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about V712 KAB

Does V712 KAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V712 KAB expired on 7 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V712 KAB?
The MOT on V712 KAB expired on 7 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V712 KAB done?
V712 KAB was recorded at 92,035 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2025, an average of 2,246 miles a year.
Has V712 KAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V712 KAB has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on V712 KAB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 May 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V712 KAB find?
V712 KAB passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: vehicle underbody has surface corrosion.

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