MG MGF
Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc
A12 LWTMOT history
A12 LWT is a green petrol MG MGF first used on 29 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 55,878 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 55,878 mi
- At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,557 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- A12 LWT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MG
- Model
- MGF
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 29 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
A12 LWT was last recorded at 55,878 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 791 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 55,087 miles · 27 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 791 miles
- Average per year
- 1,557 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 55,878 miles
- 2025 – 55,087 miles
- 2024 – 54,672 miles
- 2023 – 54,183 miles
- 2022 – 53,743 miles
- 2021 – 52,606 miles
- 2020 – 52,081 miles
- 2019 – 50,992 miles
- 2018 – 49,740 miles
- 2017 – 48,221 miles
- 2016 – 46,712 miles
- 2015 – 44,869 miles
- 2014 – 43,500 miles
- 2013 – 42,060 miles
- 2012 – 39,964 miles
- 2011 – 36,960 miles
- 2009 – 32,666 miles
- 2008 – 30,264 miles
- 2007 – 28,053 miles
- 2006 – 25,590 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass55,878 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear suspension components dry/rusty
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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange joint corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Various suspension components rusty/flakey
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2009
Full MOT history
25 tests since 12 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass55,878 miles (+791)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 55,878 miles
- Test number
- 704288563258
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension components dry/rusty
Pass55,087 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 55,087 miles
- Test number
- 650969501939
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule * (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge * (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule * (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail55,086 miles (+414)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,086 miles
- Test number
- 575495691225
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule * (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge * (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule * (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass54,672 miles (+489)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 54,672 miles
- Test number
- 262866612801
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing unevenly in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious rear suspension components rusty/flakey
Pass54,183 miles (+6)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 54,183 miles
- Test number
- 332612930704
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryVarious suspension components rusty/flakey
Fail54,177 miles (+434)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,177 miles
- Test number
- 635809342974
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorRear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryVarious suspension components rusty/flakey
Pass53,743 miles (+1,137)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 53,743 miles
- Test number
- 343012891863
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both, slightly effecting the beam patterns and light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front and both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system rusted
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension pipe damaged but not to excess Both front to rear suspension pipe joint ferrules rusted (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Pass52,606 miles (+525)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 52,606 miles
- Test number
- 916414009275
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight misting of oil on outer casing. (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight misting of oil on outer casing. (5.3.2 (b))
Pass52,081 miles (+1,089)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 52,081 miles
- Test number
- 897328215548
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass50,992 miles (+1,252)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 50,992 miles
- Test number
- 446025182570
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
Pass49,740 miles (+1,519)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 49,740 miles
- Test number
- 497192315933
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,221 miles (+1,509)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 48,221 miles
- Test number
- 462616567090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,712 miles (+44)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 46,712 miles
- Test number
- 176532599597
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail46,668 miles (+1,799)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,668 miles
- Test number
- 739618065007
- FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass44,869 miles (+1,369)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 44,869 miles
- Test number
- 155581365056
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass43,500 miles (+1,440)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 43,500 miles
- Test number
- 655847554072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,060 miles (+2,096)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 42,060 miles
- Test number
- 866777863062
- NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded
- NoteSlight oil leak
- NoteSlight play evident offside front upper ball joint
Pass39,964 miles (+3,004)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 39,964 miles
- Test number
- 406419062059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,960 miles (+4,294)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 36,960 miles
- Test number
- 566083881049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,666 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 32,666 miles
- Test number
- 162528769264
- NoteSteering bias to left
Fail32,666 miles (+2,402)1 dangerous3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,666 miles
- Test number
- 192138569251
- DangerousOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSuspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
- NoteSteering bias to left
Pass30,264 miles (+2,211)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 30,264 miles
- Test number
- 574583268235
- AdvisoryOffside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Pass28,053 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 28,053 miles
- Test number
- 933788267283
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail28,053 miles (+2,463)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,053 miles
- Test number
- 200488167271
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureSuspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass25,590 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 25,590 miles
- Test number
- 772045856200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about A12 LWT
- Does A12 LWT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 LWT is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on A12 LWT?
- The MOT on A12 LWT is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has A12 LWT done?
- A12 LWT was recorded at 55,878 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 1,557 miles a year.
- Has A12 LWT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. A12 LWT has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on A12 LWT 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 LWT find?
- A12 LWT passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both; front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both; rear suspension components dry/rusty.
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