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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V73 SOCMOT history

V73 SOC is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 75,457 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
75,457 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V73 SOC
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
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V73 SOC was last recorded at 75,457 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 2,044 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,413 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,044 miles
Average per year
1,953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,457 miles
  • 2025 – 73,413 miles
  • 2024 – 72,634 miles
  • 2023 – 72,489 miles
  • 2022 – 71,558 miles
  • 2021 – 70,974 miles
  • 2020 – 70,377 miles
  • 2019 – 69,952 miles
  • 2018 – 69,004 miles
  • 2017 – 68,105 miles
  • 2014 – 68,086 miles
  • 2013 – 67,936 miles
  • 2012 – 67,553 miles
  • 2011 – 67,193 miles
  • 2010 – 66,553 miles
  • 2009 – 64,524 miles
  • 2008 – 64,401 miles
  • 2007 – 61,515 miles
  • 2006 – 47,340 miles
  • 2005 – 34,453 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,457 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath

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.

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 12 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,457 miles (+2,044)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    75,457 miles
    Test number
    392629105621
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath

  2. Pass73,413 miles (+779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    73,413 miles
    Test number
    522751543727
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass72,634 miles (+145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    72,634 miles
    Test number
    372238123102
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass72,489 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    72,489 miles
    Test number
    415765926447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail72,485 miles (+927)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,485 miles
    Test number
    290212500559
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass71,558 miles (+584)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    71,558 miles
    Test number
    519576706309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,974 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    70,974 miles
    Test number
    627160991982
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi outer mesh missing

  8. Fail70,964 miles (+587)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,964 miles
    Test number
    713076870414
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi outer mesh missing

  9. Pass70,377 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    70,377 miles
    Test number
    106792311039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail70,363 miles (+411)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,363 miles
    Test number
    683802362002
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass69,952 miles (+948)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    69,952 miles
    Test number
    951384342269
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass69,004 miles (+899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    69,004 miles
    Test number
    874404242704
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass68,105 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    68,105 miles
    Test number
    831510840734
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Fail68,105 miles (+19)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,105 miles
    Test number
    649358243482
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryMissfire

  15. Pass68,086 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    68,086 miles
    Test number
    329919654400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,936 miles (+383)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    67,936 miles
    Test number
    919147063293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,553 miles (+14)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    67,553 miles
    Test number
    325675232238
    • DangerousHas a cut on inner side wall over 25mm long (can not see cords )
    • NoteSrs warning light on

  18. Fail67,539 miles (+346)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,539 miles
    Test number
    329834132252
    • DangerousHas a cut on inner side wall over 25mm long (can not see cords )
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteSrs warning light on

  19. Pass67,193 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    67,193 miles
    Test number
    379839241484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail67,177 miles (+624)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,177 miles
    Test number
    567895431271
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  21. Pass66,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    66,553 miles
    Test number
    730502830217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail66,551 miles (+2,027)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,551 miles
    Test number
    722212730282
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass64,524 miles (+123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    64,524 miles
    Test number
    934287239252
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass64,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    64,401 miles
    Test number
    440606108210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail64,401 miles (+2,886)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,401 miles
    Test number
    462446708247
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

  26. Pass61,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    61,515 miles
    Test number
    983392997146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail61,512 miles (+14,172)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,512 miles
    Test number
    784622397167
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteHi- level stop light inop

  28. Pass47,340 miles (+12,887)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    47,340 miles
    Test number
    441459206294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass34,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    34,453 miles
    Test number
    501734925280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail34,453 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,453 miles
    Test number
    883284025284
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Questions about V73 SOC

Does V73 SOC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V73 SOC is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V73 SOC?
The MOT on V73 SOC is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V73 SOC done?
V73 SOC was recorded at 75,457 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 1,953 miles a year.
Has V73 SOC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V73 SOC has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on V73 SOC 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 V73 SOC find?
V73 SOC passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; general corrosion underneath.

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