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MG MGF

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

W228 HSSMOT history

W228 HSS is a green petrol MG MGF first used on 31 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 62,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jun 2027
Mileage
62,038 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,442 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W228 HSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W228 HSS was last recorded at 62,038 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,739 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
299 miles
Average per year
1,442 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,038 miles
  • 2025 – 61,739 miles
  • 2024 – 61,391 miles
  • 2023 – 60,812 miles
  • 2022 – 60,106 miles
  • 2021 – 59,941 miles
  • 2019 – 59,270 miles
  • 2018 – 58,537 miles
  • 2017 – 57,684 miles
  • 2016 – 56,871 miles
  • 2015 – 55,980 miles
  • 2014 – 55,319 miles
  • 2013 – 53,883 miles
  • 2012 – 52,936 miles
  • 2011 – 52,276 miles
  • 2010 – 51,914 miles
  • 2009 – 49,995 miles
  • 2008 – 44,572 miles
  • 2007 – 38,636 miles
  • 2006 – 32,859 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,038 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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded VARIOUS (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

32 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,038 miles (+299)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    62,038 miles
    Test number
    151134882672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass61,739 miles (+348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    61,739 miles
    Test number
    210316077740
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass61,391 miles (+579)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    61,391 miles
    Test number
    623810123071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,812 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    60,812 miles
    Test number
    640434757220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail60,788 miles (+682)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,788 miles
    Test number
    366817334070
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  6. Pass60,106 miles (+165)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    60,106 miles
    Test number
    292088343872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,941 miles (+671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    59,941 miles
    Test number
    771469761464
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass59,270 miles (+733)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    59,270 miles
    Test number
    306614315203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    58,537 miles
    Test number
    452718790322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail58,537 miles (+853)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,537 miles
    Test number
    680518820121
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass57,684 miles (+19)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    57,684 miles
    Test number
    175331111452
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded VARIOUS (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryClutch pipe badly corroded
    • AdvisoryTailbox corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  12. Fail57,665 miles (+794)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,665 miles
    Test number
    525161570235
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded VARIOUS (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryClutch pipe badly corroded
    • AdvisoryTailbox corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  13. Pass56,871 miles (+891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    56,871 miles
    Test number
    570330740962
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass55,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    55,980 miles
    Test number
    549571495032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,980 miles (+661)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,980 miles
    Test number
    686111195015
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass55,319 miles (+8)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    55,319 miles
    Test number
    267535114112
    • NoteCLUTCH PIPE CORRODED
    • NoteN/S/F FLEXI HOSE FERRILS CORRODED
    • NoteN/S/F SHOCKER SLIGHT MISTING
    • NoteN/S/F TRACK ROD END SLIGHT MOVEMENT
    • NoteN/S/F WHEEL BAERING SLIGHT NOISEY
    • NoteSLIGHT MOVEMENT AT N/S/R UPPER BALL JOINT

  17. Fail55,311 miles (+1,428)8 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,311 miles
    Test number
    115866184039
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteCLUTCH PIPE CORRODED
    • NoteN/S/F WHEEL BAERING SLIGHTLY NOISEY
    • NoteSLIGHT MOVEMENT AT N/S/R UPPER BALL JOINT

  18. Pass53,883 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    53,883 miles
    Test number
    537733793043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  19. Fail53,883 miles (+947)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,883 miles
    Test number
    398208483090
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  20. Pass52,936 miles (+660)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    52,936 miles
    Test number
    196723792093
    • NoteMovement on o/s rear brake caliper spindle

  21. Fail52,276 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,276 miles
    Test number
    449479681004
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass52,276 miles (+362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    52,276 miles
    Test number
    679139881095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass51,914 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    51,914 miles
    Test number
    910231670003
    • NoteClutch pipe corroded

  24. Fail51,914 miles (+1,919)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,914 miles
    Test number
    143231470050
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteClutch pipe corroded

  25. Pass49,995 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    49,995 miles
    Test number
    374035669012
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  26. Fail49,995 miles (+5,423)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,995 miles
    Test number
    162584469063
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass44,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    44,572 miles
    Test number
    702287568010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail44,572 miles (+5,936)7 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,572 miles
    Test number
    163240468011
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteBrake warning light on dash remains on at all times

  29. Pass38,636 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    38,636 miles
    Test number
    343361967004
    • NoteHn

  30. Fail38,636 miles (+5,777)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,636 miles
    Test number
    573811167098
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront pipe flei split
    • NoteH/brake setting of warning light int.
    • NoteN/s/r disc slightly corroded
    • NoteO/s/f wiper torn

  31. Pass32,859 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    32,859 miles
    Test number
    340350586020
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteHandbrake not locking wheels

  32. Fail32,859 miles4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,859 miles
    Test number
    141645076064
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteHand brake not locking wheels

Questions about W228 HSS

Does W228 HSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W228 HSS is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on W228 HSS?
The MOT on W228 HSS is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W228 HSS done?
W228 HSS was recorded at 62,038 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 1,442 miles a year.
Has W228 HSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W228 HSS has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2023.
Has the mileage on W228 HSS 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 HSS find?
W228 HSS passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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