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MG MGF

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V73 JELMOT history

V73 JEL is a black petrol MG MGF first used on 29 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 95,382 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
95,382 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,051 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V73 JEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V73 JEL was last recorded at 95,382 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 1,323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jun 2014: 73,346 miles, lower than 75,253 miles on 16 Jun 2014.

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
94,059 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,323 miles
Average per year
2,051 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,382 miles
  • 2025 – 94,059 miles
  • 2024 – 92,520 miles
  • 2023 – 90,581 miles
  • 2022 – 89,309 miles
  • 2021 – 87,836 miles
  • 2020 – 86,192 miles
  • 2019 – 84,333 miles
  • 2018 – 81,377 miles
  • 2017 – 79,361 miles
  • 2016 – 77,603 miles
  • 2015 – 75,248 miles
  • 2014 – 73,346 miles
  • 2013 – 71,087 miles
  • 2012 – 69,496 miles
  • 2011 – 67,746 miles
  • 2010 – 65,711 miles
  • 2009 – 63,373 miles
  • 2008 – 61,658 miles
  • 2007 – 58,704 miles
  • 2006 – 54,593 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,382 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,382 miles (+1,323)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    95,382 miles
    Test number
    497117000090
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass94,059 miles (+1,539)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    94,059 miles
    Test number
    903536632702
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass92,520 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    92,520 miles
    Test number
    969291217518
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail92,520 miles (+1,939)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,520 miles
    Test number
    504435596294
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass90,581 miles (+1,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    90,581 miles
    Test number
    444448861056
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass89,309 miles (+1,473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    89,309 miles
    Test number
    663745272628
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass87,836 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    87,836 miles
    Test number
    258077202788
    • AdvisoryNearside suspension of car sitting lower than offside
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail87,836 miles (+1,644)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,836 miles
    Test number
    176386359949
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside suspension of car sitting lower than offside
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass86,192 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    86,192 miles
    Test number
    349958547556
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail86,188 miles (+1,855)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,188 miles
    Test number
    582555573054
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass84,333 miles (+2,956)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    84,333 miles
    Test number
    455559191226
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass81,377 miles (+2,016)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    81,377 miles
    Test number
    570230370157
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  13. Pass79,361 miles (+1,758)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    79,361 miles
    Test number
    717895848654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,603 miles (+2,355)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    77,603 miles
    Test number
    924507627428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,248 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    75,248 miles
    Test number
    648367045115
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail75,248 miles (+1,902)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,248 miles
    Test number
    449446645143
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass73,346 miles (-1,907)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    73,346 miles
    Test number
    158200074193
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Fail75,253 miles (+4,166)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,253 miles
    Test number
    896457164176
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass71,087 miles (+1,591)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    71,087 miles
    Test number
    919921363159
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass69,496 miles (+1,750)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    69,496 miles
    Test number
    109639432157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass67,746 miles (+2,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    67,746 miles
    Test number
    126564661162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass65,711 miles (+2,338)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    65,711 miles
    Test number
    171000360163
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight pitting both rear brake discs

  23. Fail63,373 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,373 miles
    Test number
    132920969188
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass63,373 miles (+1,715)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    63,373 miles
    Test number
    483780369190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass61,658 miles (+2,954)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    61,658 miles
    Test number
    273852368477
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Fail58,704 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,704 miles
    Test number
    462936757133
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  27. Pass58,704 miles (+4,111)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    58,704 miles
    Test number
    711086957147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass54,593 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    54,593 miles
    Test number
    871258056161
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about V73 JEL

Does V73 JEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V73 JEL is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V73 JEL?
The MOT on V73 JEL is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V73 JEL done?
V73 JEL was recorded at 95,382 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 2,051 miles a year.
Has V73 JEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V73 JEL has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on V73 JEL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jun 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V73 JEL find?
V73 JEL passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edge, and 5 more.

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