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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 1,796 cc

L13 MGFMOT history

L13 MGF is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 2 Jan 1996. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2024 and it has passed 9 of 16 MOT tests, with 144,053 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2024
Mileage
144,053 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2023
MOT tests
16
9 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,146 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 MGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
2 Jan 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 MGF was last recorded at 144,053 miles on 6 Sept 2023, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,011 miles · 12 Jul 2017
Between the last two tests
42 miles
Average per year
3,146 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 144,053 miles
  • 2017 – 144,011 miles
  • 2013 – 143,922 miles
  • 2011 – 141,719 miles
  • 2010 – 132,996 miles
  • 2009 – 125,022 miles
  • 2008 – 111,600 miles
  • 2007 – 100,853 miles
  • 2006 – 89,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,053 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

16 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,053 miles (+42)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    144,053 miles
    Test number
    401318499601
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass144,011 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    144,011 miles
    Test number
    288571071326
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  3. Fail144,001 miles (+79)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,001 miles
    Test number
    845730371082
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering rack arm (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering rack arm (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  4. Fail143,922 miles3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,922 miles
    Test number
    106469063148
    • Repaired at testElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  5. Pass143,922 miles (+2,203)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    143,922 miles
    Test number
    125589763145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Pass141,719 miles (+8,723)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    141,719 miles
    Test number
    616657031254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  7. Pass132,996 miles (+5)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    132,996 miles
    Test number
    484121190033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside steering rack

  8. Fail132,991 miles (+7,969)2 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,991 miles
    Test number
    674832980098
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside steering rack

  9. Pass125,022 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    125,022 miles
    Test number
    873130499026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail125,011 miles (+13,411)6 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,011 miles
    Test number
    490854489014
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side front wheel bearing noisey
    • NoteSmall cut in near side rear tyre side wall

  11. Pass111,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    111,600 miles
    Test number
    924426668027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail111,600 miles9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,600 miles
    Test number
    631213168034
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Fail111,600 miles (+10,747)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,600 miles
    Test number
    851273268039
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass100,853 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    100,853 miles
    Test number
    971395187077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail100,848 miles (+11,847)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,848 miles
    Test number
    270201987091
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteO/s & n/s rear top ball joint play
    • NoteRear indicators slight white colour

  16. Pass89,001 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    89,001 miles
    Test number
    811556666060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in rear top ball joints

Questions about L13 MGF

Does L13 MGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L13 MGF expired on 5 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L13 MGF?
The MOT on L13 MGF expired on 5 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L13 MGF done?
L13 MGF was recorded at 144,053 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2023, an average of 3,146 miles a year.
Has L13 MGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 MGF has failed 7 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on L13 MGF 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 L13 MGF find?
L13 MGF passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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