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Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

A12 LELMOT history

A12 LEL is a grey petrol MG TF first used on 19 Aug 2002. Its MOT expired on 17 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 80,831 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Feb 2023
Mileage
80,831 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,871 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 LEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
TF
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Aug 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 LEL was last recorded at 80,831 miles on 11 Feb 2022, 1,223 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,608 miles · 18 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
1,223 miles
Average per year
3,871 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 80,831 miles
  • 2021 – 79,608 miles
  • 2019 – 75,987 miles
  • 2018 – 70,147 miles
  • 2017 – 64,692 miles
  • 2016 – 59,062 miles
  • 2015 – 58,149 miles
  • 2014 – 57,289 miles
  • 2013 – 55,918 miles
  • 2012 – 51,205 miles
  • 2011 – 44,984 miles
  • 2010 – 39,355 miles
  • 2009 – 36,101 miles
  • 2008 – 31,202 miles
  • 2007 – 24,822 miles
  • 2005 – 18,423 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,831 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOuter Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,831 miles (+1,223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    80,831 miles
    Test number
    821290484237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass79,608 miles (+14)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    79,608 miles
    Test number
    267364341262
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside vehicle slightly corroded

  3. Fail79,594 miles (+3,607)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,594 miles
    Test number
    708507968028
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside vehicle slightly corroded

  4. Pass75,987 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,987 miles
    Test number
    250426082630
    • AdvisoryFront brake calipers upside down

  5. Fail75,966 miles (+5,819)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,966 miles
    Test number
    281314069095
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner stabiliser bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake calipers upside down

  6. Pass70,147 miles (+5,455)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    70,147 miles
    Test number
    652190568862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    64,692 miles
    Test number
    151222125722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail64,692 miles (+5,630)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,692 miles
    Test number
    697281875580
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  9. Pass59,062 miles (+913)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    59,062 miles
    Test number
    826618476563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,149 miles (+860)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    58,149 miles
    Test number
    410984344977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,289 miles (+1,371)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    57,289 miles
    Test number
    127875374228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,918 miles (+4,713)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    55,918 miles
    Test number
    869680683231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,205 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    51,205 miles
    Test number
    395115452430
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Fail51,205 miles (+6,221)1 failure12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,205 miles
    Test number
    569085952263
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass44,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    44,984 miles
    Test number
    419813861227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail44,984 miles (+5,629)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,984 miles
    Test number
    878843161219
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass39,355 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    39,355 miles
    Test number
    172814960295
    • NoteBoth off side wheels slightly damaged
    • NoteOff side rear tyre cut side wall

  18. Fail39,355 miles (+3,254)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,355 miles
    Test number
    502124860244
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth off side wheels slightly damaged
    • NoteOff side rear tyre cut side wall

  19. Pass36,101 miles (+1,492)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    36,101 miles
    Test number
    810261179245
    • NoteO/s/f wheel has slight dent on inner egde
    • NoteO/s/r wheel has slght dent on inner edge

  20. Pass34,609 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    34,609 miles
    Test number
    903228459019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail34,608 miles (+3,406)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,608 miles
    Test number
    261977359041
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass31,202 miles (+6,380)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    31,202 miles
    Test number
    371454048000
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE
    • NoteOFFSIED REAR HUB UPPER SWIVEL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

  23. Fail24,822 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,822 miles
    Test number
    151051147445
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

  24. Pass24,822 miles (+6,399)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    24,822 miles
    Test number
    462321947011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    18,423 miles
    Test number
    371133365365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A12 LEL

Does A12 LEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on A12 LEL expired on 17 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on A12 LEL?
The MOT on A12 LEL expired on 17 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has A12 LEL done?
A12 LEL was recorded at 80,831 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2022, an average of 3,871 miles a year.
Has A12 LEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 LEL has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on A12 LEL 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 A12 LEL find?
A12 LEL passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills.

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