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Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V715 KABMOT history

V715 KAB is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 8 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 May 2022 and it has passed 6 of 12 MOT tests, with 77,663 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 May 2022
Mileage
77,663 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2022
MOT tests
12
6 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,091 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V715 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
8 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 May 2022
Latest MOT test
11 May 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

V715 KAB was last recorded at 77,663 miles on 11 May 2022, 938 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,725 miles · 17 May 2021
Between the last two tests
938 miles
Average per year
1,091 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 77,663 miles
  • 2021 – 76,725 miles
  • 2019 – 76,101 miles
  • 2009 – 73,306 miles
  • 2007 – 64,471 miles
  • 2006 – 60,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail77,663 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Outer sill extremely corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

12 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail77,663 miles (+938)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,663 miles
    Test number
    950912840406
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Outer sill extremely corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass76,725 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    76,725 miles
    Test number
    829061101413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail76,723 miles (+622)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,723 miles
    Test number
    934283880687
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass76,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,101 miles
    Test number
    247464422825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail76,101 miles (+2,795)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,101 miles
    Test number
    891685337527
    • Repaired at testDrag link end ball joint has excessive play bolts loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass73,306 miles (+3,220)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    73,306 miles
    Test number
    110026639329
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteWater leak from engine

  7. Pass70,086 miles7 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    70,086 miles
    Test number
    750786009086
    • NoteAll 4 brake discs have surface corrosion
    • NoteBeam pattern on osf headlamp weak
    • NoteExhaust box and cat converter corroded
    • NotePlay in rear shock absorber lower bushs
    • NoteRear brake pipe union on rear bulkhead insecure
    • NoteSuspension low evidence of bump stops being used
    • NoteWindscreen washer jet performance poor/weak

  8. Fail70,086 miles (+5,615)3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,086 miles
    Test number
    233375609059
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteAll 4 brake discs have surface corrosion
    • NoteExhaust box and cat converter corroded
    • NotePlay in rear shock absorber lower bushs
    • NoteRear brake pipe union on rear bulkhead insecure
    • NoteSuspension low evidence of bump stops being used

  9. Pass64,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    64,471 miles
    Test number
    364174857498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail64,471 miles (+3,826)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,471 miles
    Test number
    414064457227
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass60,645 miles (+51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    60,645 miles
    Test number
    222364266265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail60,594 miles1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,594 miles
    Test number
    972188256291
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about V715 KAB

Does V715 KAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V715 KAB expired on 16 May 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V715 KAB?
The MOT on V715 KAB expired on 16 May 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V715 KAB done?
V715 KAB was recorded at 77,663 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2022, an average of 1,091 miles a year.
Has V715 KAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V715 KAB has failed 6 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2022.
Has the mileage on V715 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 V715 KAB find?
V715 KAB failed its latest MOT on 11 May 2022 with 1 dangerous defect and 1 advisory: offside rear outer vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill extremely corroded; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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