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MG MGF

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V71 DPGMOT history

V71 DPG is a green petrol MG MGF first used on 9 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 113,921 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Dec 2025
Mileage
113,921 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,037 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V71 DPG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V71 DPG was last recorded at 113,921 miles on 5 Dec 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,919 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,037 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 113,921 miles
  • 2023 – 109,264 miles
  • 2022 – 108,330 miles
  • 2021 – 107,604 miles
  • 2020 – 105,921 miles
  • 2019 – 104,138 miles
  • 2018 – 100,993 miles
  • 2017 – 97,641 miles
  • 2016 – 95,032 miles
  • 2015 – 91,935 miles
  • 2014 – 87,976 miles
  • 2013 – 85,276 miles
  • 2012 – 82,256 miles
  • 2011 – 79,946 miles
  • 2010 – 77,297 miles
  • 2009 – 73,860 miles
  • 2008 – 69,492 miles
  • 2007 – 62,546 miles
  • 2006 – 57,697 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,921 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,921 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    113,921 miles
    Test number
    593644871788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail113,919 miles (+4,655)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,919 miles
    Test number
    915578189180
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass109,264 miles (+934)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    109,264 miles
    Test number
    964946087933
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass108,330 miles (+726)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    108,330 miles
    Test number
    163754090201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,604 miles (+1,683)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    107,604 miles
    Test number
    629541634457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,921 miles (+1,783)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    105,921 miles
    Test number
    910135656347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,138 miles (+3,145)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    104,138 miles
    Test number
    858868846818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,993 miles (+3,352)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    100,993 miles
    Test number
    603978886230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,641 miles (+2,609)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    97,641 miles
    Test number
    919885594301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,032 miles (+3,097)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    95,032 miles
    Test number
    995975218427
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass91,935 miles (+3,959)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    91,935 miles
    Test number
    865351944122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edege (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPossible power steering fault

  12. Pass87,976 miles (+6)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    87,976 miles
    Test number
    799424444324
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NotePossible fault with power steering

  13. Fail87,970 miles (+2,694)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,970 miles
    Test number
    449428334377
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NotePossible fault with power steering

  14. Pass85,276 miles (+3,020)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    85,276 miles
    Test number
    199349833346
    • NoteRear sill lips damaged and corroded
    • NoteSuspect power steering faulty

  15. Pass82,256 miles (+2,310)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    82,256 miles
    Test number
    518912672180
    • NoteAll brake discs corroding
    • NoteBrake pipes corroding
    • NoteChips in front windscreen
    • NoteExhaust deteriorating
    • NoteFlat spot damage to n/s/r wheel rim
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing low
    • NoteOil leak ?
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f top ball joint

  16. Pass79,946 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    79,946 miles
    Test number
    109546261112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low and perishing
    • NoteChips in front windscreen
    • NoteOil leak ?
    • NoteTwo flat spots in n/s/r wheel rim

  17. Fail79,946 miles (+2,649)3 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,946 miles
    Test number
    808145361192
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low and perishing
    • NoteChips in front windscreen
    • NoteOil leak ?
    • NoteTwo flat spots in n/s/r wheel rim

  18. Pass77,297 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    77,297 miles
    Test number
    562612960168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail77,240 miles (+3,380)5 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,240 miles
    Test number
    951919340175
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front upper balljoints have play/lift .
    • NoteHigh level brake light not working , unable to establish if it is connected.
    • NoteNearside rear inner wheel rim damaged.

  20. Pass73,860 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    73,860 miles
    Test number
    852049849124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront wiper blades poor
    • NotePower steering very light

  21. Fail73,860 miles (+4,368)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,860 miles
    Test number
    130438549159
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront wiper blades poor
    • NotePower steering very light

  22. Pass69,492 miles (+6,946)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    69,492 miles
    Test number
    323921148117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass62,546 miles (+4,849)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    62,546 miles
    Test number
    304982127172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,697 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    57,697 miles
    Test number
    990182756155
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteExhaust rusty and weak in places
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner side wall cracking
    • NoteRadiator deteriorating
    • NoteSlight play in both front upper swivels †

Questions about V71 DPG

Does V71 DPG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V71 DPG expired on 9 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V71 DPG?
The MOT on V71 DPG expired on 9 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V71 DPG done?
V71 DPG was recorded at 113,921 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2024, an average of 3,037 miles a year.
Has V71 DPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V71 DPG has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on V71 DPG 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 V71 DPG find?
V71 DPG passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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