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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V730 LDVMOT history

V730 LDV is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 18 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Jul 2023 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 110,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jul 2023
Mileage
110,265 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2022
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,908 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V730 LDV
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
18 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V730 LDV was last recorded at 110,265 miles on 27 Jul 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,263 miles · 23 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,908 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 110,265 miles
  • 2021 – 109,853 miles
  • 2020 – 109,422 miles
  • 2019 – 108,653 miles
  • 2018 – 108,642 miles
  • 2017 – 107,626 miles
  • 2016 – 102,491 miles
  • 2015 – 83,832 miles
  • 2012 – 70,474 miles
  • 2011 – 63,055 miles
  • 2010 – 62,081 miles
  • 2009 – 61,315 miles
  • 2008 – 60,775 miles
  • 2007 – 53,921 miles
  • 2006 – 46,760 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,265 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryEngine mount has slight playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass110,265 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    110,265 miles
    Test number
    329906881974
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mount has slight play

  2. Fail110,263 miles (+410)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,263 miles
    Test number
    256829389541
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing o/s wheel nut x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mount has slight play

  3. Pass109,853 miles (+431)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    109,853 miles
    Test number
    907498872080
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mount bush - deteriorated / play
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Door hinge slight movement
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass109,422 miles (+16)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    109,422 miles
    Test number
    647582623515
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear PARKING BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET MINIMUM V REQUIREMENTS

  5. Fail109,406 miles (+20)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,406 miles
    Test number
    356174761666
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear PARKING BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET MINIMUM V REQUIREMENTS
    • AdvisoryRear screen discoloured affecting rear view

  6. Fail109,386 miles (+733)1 dangerous4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,386 miles
    Test number
    764120684396
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass108,653 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2020
    Odometer
    108,653 miles
    Test number
    746347856590
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery light on

  8. Fail108,653 miles (+11)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,653 miles
    Test number
    158108083307
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery light on

  9. Fail108,642 miles (+1,016)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,642 miles
    Test number
    388836119544
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass107,626 miles (+5,135)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    107,626 miles
    Test number
    627339723019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,491 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    102,491 miles
    Test number
    807546142360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail102,490 miles (+18,658)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,490 miles
    Test number
    267794867554
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass83,832 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    83,832 miles
    Test number
    238847775030
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Fail83,824 miles (+13,350)12 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,824 miles
    Test number
    108641575069
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass70,474 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    70,474 miles
    Test number
    898362752257
    • NoteRear screen scratched
    • NoteSlight play in O/S top ball joint
    • NoteFront tyre 185 55 15 Rear tyre 205 50 15

  16. Fail70,474 miles (+7,419)7 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,474 miles
    Test number
    526381752290
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear screen scratched
    • NoteSlight play in O/S top ball joint
    • NoteFront tyre 185 55 15 Rear tyre 205 50 15

  17. Pass63,055 miles (+974)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    63,055 miles
    Test number
    646977731291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,081 miles (+6)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    62,081 miles
    Test number
    742233420294
    • NoteFront headlights slightly dull
    • NoteRear brake pipes have been greased bmaking inspection hard
    • NoteRear discs slightly corroded
    • NoteWasher jets are slightly blocked

  19. Fail62,075 miles (+760)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,075 miles
    Test number
    341099610445
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteFront headlights slightly dull
    • NoteRear brake pipes have been greased bmaking inspection hard
    • NoteRear discs slightly corroded
    • NoteWasher jets are slightly blocked

  20. Pass61,315 miles (+540)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    61,315 miles
    Test number
    640261989100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,775 miles (+6,854)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    60,775 miles
    Test number
    520216578118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,921 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    53,921 miles
    Test number
    534903207102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail53,892 miles (+7,132)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,892 miles
    Test number
    753501207101
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  24. Pass46,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    46,760 miles
    Test number
    152177516168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V730 LDV

Does V730 LDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V730 LDV expired on 26 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V730 LDV?
The MOT on V730 LDV expired on 26 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V730 LDV done?
V730 LDV was recorded at 110,265 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2022, an average of 3,908 miles a year.
Has V730 LDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V730 LDV has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on V730 LDV 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 V730 LDV find?
V730 LDV passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, and 1 more.

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