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MG MGF

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

X797 DNNMOT history

X797 DNN is a blue petrol MG MGF first used on 19 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 150,297 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jun 2027
Mileage
150,297 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,895 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X797 DNN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X797 DNN was last recorded at 150,297 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 2,198 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,099 miles · 7 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,198 miles
Average per year
5,895 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,297 miles
  • 2025 – 148,099 miles
  • 2024 – 146,441 miles
  • 2023 – 144,742 miles
  • 2022 – 142,347 miles
  • 2021 – 140,760 miles
  • 2019 – 140,263 miles
  • 2018 – 137,929 miles
  • 2017 – 135,690 miles
  • 2016 – 132,848 miles
  • 2015 – 130,147 miles
  • 2014 – 125,899 miles
  • 2013 – 117,528 miles
  • 2012 – 104,696 miles
  • 2011 – 92,149 miles
  • 2010 – 81,865 miles
  • 2009 – 71,053 miles
  • 2008 – 57,105 miles
  • 2007 – 43,607 miles
  • 2006 – 33,213 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,297 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,297 miles (+2,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    150,297 miles
    Test number
    113520302137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass148,099 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    148,099 miles
    Test number
    896984150174
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail148,099 miles (+1,658)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,099 miles
    Test number
    494568998484
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass146,441 miles (+1,699)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    146,441 miles
    Test number
    290953030762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass144,742 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    144,742 miles
    Test number
    242620736282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail144,738 miles (+2,391)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,738 miles
    Test number
    830571267089
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass142,347 miles (+1,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    142,347 miles
    Test number
    611201778621
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass140,760 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    140,760 miles
    Test number
    878116638460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail140,710 miles (+447)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,710 miles
    Test number
    119291302781
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass140,263 miles (+2,334)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    140,263 miles
    Test number
    524194972760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass137,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    137,929 miles
    Test number
    504199033464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail137,928 miles (+2,238)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,928 miles
    Test number
    243494029667
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass135,690 miles (+2,842)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    135,690 miles
    Test number
    923383921758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass132,848 miles (+2,701)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    132,848 miles
    Test number
    327323492144
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass130,147 miles (+4,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    130,147 miles
    Test number
    497105595195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass125,899 miles (+8,371)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    125,899 miles
    Test number
    498626794133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass117,528 miles (+12,832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    117,528 miles
    Test number
    175603493158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass104,696 miles (+12,547)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    104,696 miles
    Test number
    509795182192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass92,149 miles (+10,284)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    92,149 miles
    Test number
    368440981144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,865 miles (+10,812)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    81,865 miles
    Test number
    201277180422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,053 miles (+13,948)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    71,053 miles
    Test number
    834106499161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,105 miles (+13,498)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    57,105 miles
    Test number
    433427198184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,607 miles (+10,394)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    43,607 miles
    Test number
    643674397148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    33,213 miles
    Test number
    781946206296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail33,213 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,213 miles
    Test number
    660715306224
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Questions about X797 DNN

Does X797 DNN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X797 DNN is valid until 6 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on X797 DNN?
The MOT on X797 DNN is valid until 6 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X797 DNN done?
X797 DNN was recorded at 150,297 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 5,895 miles a year.
Has X797 DNN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X797 DNN has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on X797 DNN 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 X797 DNN find?
X797 DNN passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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