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GBR547UVP

MG MGF

1998 · WHITE · PETROL · 62,796 mi

● Tax: Untaxed● MOT Valid · exp 2026-11-27● ULEZ Non-Compliant
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Poor condition27 MOT tests · 17 passed

MOT History — 27 tests · 17 passed · 10 failed

PASS31 October 2025
62,796 mi
  • ADVISORYCoolant leak
  • ADVISORYExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold gasket to cylinder head (6.1.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • ADVISORYExhaust back box bracket broken
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Ride height lower than the rest of the car
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASS28 November 2024
57,950 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
PASS23 November 2023
56,472 mi
  • ADVISORYCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
FAIL23 November 2023
56,472 mi
  • PRSOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
PASS1 September 2022
55,318 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
FAIL31 August 2022
55,318 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MAJOROffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
PASS23 April 2021
54,486 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASS21 May 2020
53,338 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASS27 March 2018
53,040 mi
  • ADVISORYcorrosion on all discs
  • ADVISORYslight play in ball joints
FAIL26 March 2018
53,040 mi
  • FAILNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • FAILOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • FAILOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also incorrect rotation (4.1.D.1a)
  • FAILExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  • FAILExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
  • ADVISORYcorrosion on all discs
  • ADVISORYslight play in ball joints
PASS8 August 2016
52,956 mi
  • ADVISORYcorrosion on discs
  • ADVISORYcorrosion on underside
FAIL1 August 2016
52,956 mi
  • FAILService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • FAILWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • FAILBattery insecure (1.9.1)
  • FAILExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
  • FAILExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  • ADVISORYcorrosion on discs
  • ADVISORYcorrosion on underside
PASS18 July 2014
52,917 mi
  • USER ENTEREDcorrosion on discs
  • USER ENTEREDcorrosion on abs rings
  • USER ENTEREDwear on upper ball joints
  • USER ENTEREDOil leak
  • USER ENTEREDcorrosion on exhaust
  • USER ENTEREDhigh level stop lamp inoperative
  • USER ENTEREDcorrosion on underside
FAIL17 July 2014
52,917 mi
  • FAILNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • FAILElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
  • ADVISORYService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  • ADVISORYParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  • USER ENTEREDcorrosion on discs
  • USER ENTEREDcorrosion on abs rings
  • USER ENTEREDwear on upper ball joints
  • USER ENTEREDOil leak
  • USER ENTEREDcorrosion on exhaust
  • USER ENTEREDhigh level stop lamp inoperative
  • USER ENTEREDcorrosion on underside
PASS14 May 2013
52,898 mi
  • 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)
  • USER ENTEREDhigh level stop lamp inoperative
  • USER ENTEREDOil leak
  • USER ENTEREDcorrosion on exhaust
  • USER ENTEREDcorrosion on front discs
FAIL22 April 2013
52,898 mi
  • FAILNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  • FAILOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  • FAILElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
  • 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)
  • USER ENTEREDhigh level stop lamp inoperative
  • USER ENTEREDOil leak
  • USER ENTEREDcorrosion on exhaust
  • USER ENTEREDcorrosion on front discs
PASS29 March 2012
52,541 mi
  • USER ENTEREDchips in screen
  • USER ENTEREDcorrosion on underside of vehicle and exhaust
  • USER ENTEREDslight play in nearside front upper balljoint
FAIL26 March 2012
52,538 mi
  • FAILOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • FAILNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • FAILOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • FAILNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • FAILService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • USER ENTEREDchips in screen
  • USER ENTEREDwear on brake discs
  • USER ENTEREDcorrosion on underside of vehicle and exhaust
  • USER ENTEREDslight play in nearside front upper balljoint
PASS3 February 2011
51,465 mi
  • ADVISORYExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  • USER ENTEREDwear on rear tyres
FAIL31 January 2011
51,465 mi
  • FAILNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  • FAILOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • ADVISORYExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  • USER ENTEREDwear on rear tyres
  • USER ENTEREDimbalance on front brakes
PASS2 February 2010
50,374 mi
FAIL29 January 2010
50,374 mi
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • USER ENTEREDcoolant leak
PASS30 January 2009
49,673 mi
  • ADVISORYExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  • ADVISORYParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  • USER ENTEREDOil leak
  • USER ENTEREDcoolant leak
  • USER ENTEREDwear on rear tyres
  • USER ENTEREDindicators fading
PASS22 January 2008
48,398 mi
PASS23 January 2007
46,649 mi
  • ADVISORYWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  • ADVISORYExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • USER ENTEREDOil leak
  • USER ENTEREDcorrosion on underside of vehicle
PASS6 January 2006
44,468 mi
FAIL5 January 2006
44,463 mi
  • FAILNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  • FAILOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  • FAILNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • USER ENTEREDcorrosion on discs / dash light staying on

Vehicle Details DVLA

Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
WHITE
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,796 cc
Year
1998
First registered
1998-06
Tax due
2026-06-27
MOT expiry
2026-11-27
Recorded mileage
62,796 mi

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