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MG MGF

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

X436 FDLMOT history

X436 FDL is a green petrol MG MGF first used on 6 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 87,828 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
87,828 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X436 FDL
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
6 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X436 FDL was last recorded at 87,828 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,828 miles · 19 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,828 miles
  • 2025 – 86,298 miles
  • 2024 – 85,653 miles
  • 2020 – 85,641 miles
  • 2019 – 82,566 miles
  • 2018 – 79,368 miles
  • 2017 – 77,422 miles
  • 2016 – 75,292 miles
  • 2015 – 72,223 miles
  • 2014 – 65,839 miles
  • 2013 – 62,761 miles
  • 2012 – 62,416 miles
  • 2011 – 61,633 miles
  • 2010 – 59,407 miles
  • 2009 – 56,626 miles
  • 2008 – 53,607 miles
  • 2007 – 47,778 miles
  • 2006 – 40,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,828 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,828 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    87,828 miles
    Test number
    497144885826
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail87,828 miles (+1,530)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,828 miles
    Test number
    174031740939
    • 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))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass86,298 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    86,298 miles
    Test number
    434862593585
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail86,297 miles (+644)9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,297 miles
    Test number
    614254892917
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass85,653 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    85,653 miles
    Test number
    455274128617
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  6. Fail85,652 miles (+11)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,652 miles
    Test number
    351823981402
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail85,641 miles (+3,075)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,641 miles
    Test number
    621056609762
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases end box on joint pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has slight travel high may require to adjusting
    • AdvisoryRear brake surface corroded
  8. Pass82,566 miles (+3,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,566 miles
    Test number
    483056382764
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion underside
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded & offside rubber weak
  9. Pass79,368 miles (+1,946)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    79,368 miles
    Test number
    288096537253
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass77,422 miles (+2,130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    77,422 miles
    Test number
    577446747179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  11. Pass75,292 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    75,292 miles
    Test number
    965793808582
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounts worn
  12. Fail75,291 miles (+3,068)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,291 miles
    Test number
    938568497337
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn to legal limit
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounts worn
  13. Pass72,223 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    72,223 miles
    Test number
    626080323374
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  14. Fail72,223 miles (+6,384)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,223 miles
    Test number
    454833272640
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  15. Pass65,839 miles (+3,078)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    65,839 miles
    Test number
    505279264288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
  16. Pass62,761 miles (+345)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    62,761 miles
    Test number
    275335743261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    62,416 miles
    Test number
    449020912281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail62,416 miles (+783)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,416 miles
    Test number
    296901902200
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront suspension low
  19. Pass61,633 miles (+2,226)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    61,633 miles
    Test number
    375967201259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  20. Pass59,407 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    59,407 miles
    Test number
    894983350223
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs wearing
    • NoteFront tyres wearing inner edges
  21. Fail59,407 miles (+2,781)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,407 miles
    Test number
    784513050294
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs wearing
    • NoteFront tyres wearing inner edges
  22. Pass56,626 miles (+3,019)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    56,626 miles
    Test number
    193548159278
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing inner edges and loosing shape
    • NoteCoolant pipes under vehicle corroding
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorating
  23. Pass53,607 miles (+1,584)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    53,607 miles
    Test number
    353379158424
    • NoteBoth rear tyres getting down to 2mm
    • NoteNearside front indicator slight damage
    • NoteRear brake pads approx 3-4mm
  24. Pass52,023 miles (+4,245)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    52,023 miles
    Test number
    772678688052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • NoteCoolant pipe underbody corroding
    • NoteNearside front fog light broken
    • NoteRear brake pads approx 3-4mm
  25. Pass47,778 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    47,778 miles
    Test number
    601829787020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  26. Fail47,776 miles (+7,114)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,776 miles
    Test number
    810668787007
    • FailureNearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  27. Pass40,662 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    40,662 miles
    Test number
    861244496022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteAdvise both front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteAdvise front discs and pads worn very close too legal limit
  28. Fail40,662 miles7 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,662 miles
    Test number
    653304496077
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteAdvise both front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteAdvise front discs and pads worn very close too legal limit

Questions about X436 FDL

Does X436 FDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X436 FDL is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on X436 FDL?
The MOT on X436 FDL is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X436 FDL done?
X436 FDL was recorded at 87,828 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 2,333 miles a year.
Has X436 FDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X436 FDL has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on X436 FDL 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 X436 FDL find?
X436 FDL passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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