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MG MGF

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

X741 FALMOT history

X741 FAL is a blue petrol MG MGF first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 43,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jun 2026
Mileage
43,200 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
695 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X741 FAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X741 FAL was last recorded at 43,200 miles on 19 Jun 2025, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,178 miles · 14 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
695 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 43,200 miles
  • 2024 – 43,178 miles
  • 2023 – 43,146 miles
  • 2022 – 42,987 miles
  • 2021 – 42,638 miles
  • 2020 – 42,018 miles
  • 2019 – 41,080 miles
  • 2018 – 39,814 miles
  • 2015 – 39,227 miles
  • 2014 – 37,801 miles
  • 2013 – 36,364 miles
  • 2011 – 35,977 miles
  • 2010 – 35,738 miles
  • 2009 – 35,320 miles
  • 2008 – 34,658 miles
  • 2007 – 31,684 miles
  • 2006 – 30,085 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,200 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySteering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,200 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    43,200 miles
    Test number
    151850449489
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

  2. Fail43,200 miles (+22)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,200 miles
    Test number
    289218015431
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

  3. Pass43,178 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    43,178 miles
    Test number
    451503736495
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail43,178 miles (+32)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,178 miles
    Test number
    580026496459
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass43,146 miles (+159)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    43,146 miles
    Test number
    724566244222
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass42,987 miles (+349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    42,987 miles
    Test number
    420341751120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass42,638 miles (+620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    42,638 miles
    Test number
    660428480859
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass42,018 miles (+938)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    42,018 miles
    Test number
    280027101812
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass41,080 miles (+1,266)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    41,080 miles
    Test number
    447476628112
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under car.
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass39,814 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    39,814 miles
    Test number
    378067327508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail39,795 miles (+568)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,795 miles
    Test number
    625871201149
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass39,227 miles (+27)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    39,227 miles
    Test number
    526480295144
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteSteering wants to go left when engine is started? power steering fault?

  13. Fail39,200 miles (+1,399)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,200 miles
    Test number
    176048185152
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteSteering wants to go left when engine is started? power steering fault?

  14. Pass37,801 miles (+23)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    37,801 miles
    Test number
    479768574184
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteSteering wants to turn left when engine started? power steering ?
    • NoteNsf washer jet needs slight adjustment!

  15. Fail37,778 miles (+1,414)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,778 miles
    Test number
    778913034178
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteCar wants to turn slightly left ref power steering?
    • NoteNsf washer jet needs adjustment!

  16. Pass36,364 miles (+387)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    36,364 miles
    Test number
    639064183006
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has splits
    • NoteOffside front tyre has splits

  17. Pass35,977 miles (+239)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    35,977 miles
    Test number
    347222941448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,738 miles (+418)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    35,738 miles
    Test number
    361694640298
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass35,320 miles (+662)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    35,320 miles
    Test number
    691567439239
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteTyres slightly perished

  20. Pass34,658 miles (+2,974)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    34,658 miles
    Test number
    634261248280
    • NoteFront tyres perished not to cords

  21. Pass31,684 miles (+1,599)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    31,684 miles
    Test number
    802951627222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    30,085 miles
    Test number
    384780026240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X741 FAL

Does X741 FAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X741 FAL expired on 19 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X741 FAL?
The MOT on X741 FAL expired on 19 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X741 FAL done?
X741 FAL was recorded at 43,200 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2025, an average of 695 miles a year.
Has X741 FAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X741 FAL has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on X741 FAL 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 X741 FAL find?
X741 FAL passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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