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MG MGF

Grey · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

X61 MGAMOT history

X61 MGA is a grey petrol MG MGF first used on 14 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2024 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 88,847 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2024
Mileage
88,847 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2023
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X61 MGA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
14 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X61 MGA was last recorded at 88,847 miles on 4 Aug 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,843 miles · 28 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
1,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 88,847 miles
  • 2021 – 88,797 miles
  • 2020 – 88,547 miles
  • 2019 – 85,343 miles
  • 2016 – 85,329 miles
  • 2015 – 84,851 miles
  • 2014 – 82,045 miles
  • 2013 – 80,997 miles
  • 2012 – 76,984 miles
  • 2011 – 70,600 miles
  • 2008 – 67,985 miles
  • 2007 – 64,158 miles
  • 2006 – 61,082 miles
  • 2005 – 56,424 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,847 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear disks pitted and corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,847 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    88,847 miles
    Test number
    911321598070
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear disks pitted and corroded

  2. Fail88,843 miles (+46)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,843 miles
    Test number
    889098454487
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear disks pitted and corroded

  3. Pass88,797 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    88,797 miles
    Test number
    838483106199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail88,792 miles (+245)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,792 miles
    Test number
    236699704758
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass88,547 miles (+3,204)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    88,547 miles
    Test number
    479203289019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,343 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,343 miles
    Test number
    233477117126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,329 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    85,329 miles
    Test number
    744234209711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail85,318 miles (+467)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,318 miles
    Test number
    598258476802
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Pass84,851 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    84,851 miles
    Test number
    146446685044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail84,841 miles (+2,796)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,841 miles
    Test number
    906492185086
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass82,045 miles (+1,048)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    82,045 miles
    Test number
    178250984446
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass80,997 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    80,997 miles
    Test number
    217641583001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Fail80,987 miles (+4,003)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,987 miles
    Test number
    117211083413
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Pass76,984 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    76,984 miles
    Test number
    329999682029
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Fail76,979 miles (+16)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,979 miles
    Test number
    179728182469
    • FailureCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Fail76,963 miles (+6,363)11 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,963 miles
    Test number
    247935032014
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Note3rd brake light inoperative
    • NoteEngine management light illuminated
    • NoteSpeedometer does not illuminate

  17. Pass70,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    70,600 miles
    Test number
    107285121072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    172402030009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. FailMileage not read5 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    244432530074
    • Repaired at testFront Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
    • Repaired at testFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testRear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass67,985 miles (+64)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    67,985 miles
    Test number
    311449238393
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail67,921 miles (+3,763)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,921 miles
    Test number
    942600438363
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass64,158 miles (+44)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    64,158 miles
    Test number
    233934537391
    • NoteFront anti roll bar not fitted.

  23. Fail64,114 miles (+3,032)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,114 miles
    Test number
    602090537361
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront anti roll bar not fitted.

  24. Pass61,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    61,082 miles
    Test number
    444025246308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail61,082 miles (+4,658)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,082 miles
    Test number
    964095946338
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass56,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    56,424 miles
    Test number
    454158745375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail56,424 miles9 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,424 miles
    Test number
    580489935395
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • NoteFront tyres are wearing on inner edges,suggest tracking checked after ball joint replacemant

Questions about X61 MGA

Does X61 MGA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X61 MGA expired on 3 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X61 MGA?
The MOT on X61 MGA expired on 3 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X61 MGA done?
X61 MGA was recorded at 88,847 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2023, an average of 1,836 miles a year.
Has X61 MGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X61 MGA has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on X61 MGA 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 X61 MGA find?
X61 MGA passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; rear disks pitted and corroded.

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