MG MGF
Gold · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc
W228 HJWMOT history
W228 HJW is a gold petrol MG MGF first used on 9 Jun 2000. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 48,033 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 48,033 mi
- At MOT on 19 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 7
- 6 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 986 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W228 HJW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MG
- Model
- MGF
- Colour
- Gold
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 9 Jun 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
W228 HJW was last recorded at 48,033 miles on 19 Aug 2025, 1,985 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2010.
- Previous MOT
- 46,048 miles · 19 Apr 2010
- Between the last two tests
- 1,985 miles
- Average per year
- 986 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 48,033 miles
- 2010 – 46,048 miles
- 2009 – 42,351 miles
- 2008 – 38,506 miles
- 2007 – 33,730 miles
- 2006 – 28,971 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass48,033 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle has been undersealed
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009
Full MOT history
7 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass48,033 miles (+1,985)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 48,033 miles
- Test number
- 783355189962
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle has been undersealed
Pass46,048 miles (+3,697)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 46,048 miles
- Test number
- 721469600155
- AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Pass42,351 miles (+3,845)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 42,351 miles
- Test number
- 483888009109
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteThe centre rear brake light is not working.
- NoteThere is general surface rusting evident on the front and rear subframes.
Pass38,506 miles (+4,776)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 38,506 miles
- Test number
- 300040918117
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteThe centre rear mounted brake light dose not work.
Pass33,730 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 33,730 miles
- Test number
- 320995217161
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail33,730 miles (+4,759)4 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,730 miles
- Test number
- 673035717164
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass28,971 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 28,971 miles
- Test number
- 251011616199
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteThe near side rear top ball joint has small amount of play evident.
- NoteNon obligatory lamp insecure/defective
Questions about W228 HJW
- Does W228 HJW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on W228 HJW expired on 18 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on W228 HJW?
- The MOT on W228 HJW expired on 18 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has W228 HJW done?
- W228 HJW was recorded at 48,033 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2025, an average of 986 miles a year.
- Has W228 HJW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W228 HJW has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2007.
- Has the mileage on W228 HJW 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 W228 HJW find?
- W228 HJW passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; vehicle has been undersealed.
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