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MG MGF

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

L1 MWEMOT history

L1 MWE is a green petrol MG MGF first used on 23 Apr 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 35 MOT tests, with 49,835 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
49,835 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
35
22 passed · 13 failed
Per year
1,344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 MWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
23 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 MWE was last recorded at 49,835 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,833 miles · 5 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,835 miles
  • 2025 – 49,302 miles
  • 2024 – 48,668 miles
  • 2023 – 48,005 miles
  • 2022 – 47,394 miles
  • 2021 – 46,673 miles
  • 2020 – 46,137 miles
  • 2019 – 45,181 miles
  • 2018 – 43,950 miles
  • 2017 – 42,686 miles
  • 2016 – 41,356 miles
  • 2015 – 39,963 miles
  • 2014 – 38,617 miles
  • 2013 – 36,417 miles
  • 2012 – 34,958 miles
  • 2011 – 33,266 miles
  • 2010 – 31,469 miles
  • 2009 – 29,011 miles
  • 2008 – 26,754 miles
  • 2007 – 24,564 miles
  • 2006 – 22,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,835 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major5 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge of tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

35 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,835 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    49,835 miles
    Test number
    321882679653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail49,833 miles (+531)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,833 miles
    Test number
    863778766125
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass49,302 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    49,302 miles
    Test number
    804154365952
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail49,301 miles (+633)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,301 miles
    Test number
    841617080614
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when indicator/hazard used (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass48,668 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    48,668 miles
    Test number
    697368338474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded/deteriorating

  6. Fail48,667 miles (+662)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,667 miles
    Test number
    729793786404
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both faded (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded/deteriorating

  7. Pass48,005 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    48,005 miles
    Test number
    439402893679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/deteriorating

  8. Fail48,002 miles (+608)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,002 miles
    Test number
    972505003870
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/deteriorating

  9. Pass47,394 miles (+721)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    47,394 miles
    Test number
    411145724999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,673 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    46,673 miles
    Test number
    405574334234
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak front to rear coolant pipes
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking/perishing both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail46,671 miles (+534)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,671 miles
    Test number
    744415053469
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements does not illuminate (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak front to rear coolant pipes
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking/perishing both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass46,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    46,137 miles
    Test number
    549161057079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail46,137 miles (+956)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,137 miles
    Test number
    135726807753
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened within 30cm of steering rack mounting and suspension rear mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass45,181 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    45,181 miles
    Test number
    163373394779
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres showing signs of wear on inner edges

  15. Fail45,180 miles (+1,230)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,180 miles
    Test number
    565528071087
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split/deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both links (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements not illuminating (4.5.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres showing signs of wear on inner edges

  16. Pass43,950 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    43,950 miles
    Test number
    210986069250
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  17. Fail43,945 miles (+1,259)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,945 miles
    Test number
    110075691107
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner faces and slight wear ridge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  18. Pass42,686 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    42,686 miles
    Test number
    853228977052
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear ridge and inner faces pitted both discs (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges (not within measured area)

  19. Fail42,686 miles (+13)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,686 miles
    Test number
    744153996699
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings adjacet to rear subframe mounting/rear outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear ridge and inner faces pitted both discs (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges (not within measured area)

  20. Fail42,673 miles (+1,317)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,673 miles
    Test number
    152119914036
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  21. Pass41,356 miles (+1,393)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    41,356 miles
    Test number
    733424147481
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroding and strap

  22. Pass39,963 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    39,963 miles
    Test number
    745166150951
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack both sides

  23. Fail39,950 miles (+1,333)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,950 miles
    Test number
    283715098955
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded next to lower arm mounting point (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack both sides

  24. Pass38,617 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    38,617 miles
    Test number
    366265294269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteRear exhaust box bracket loose

  25. Fail38,617 miles (+752)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,617 miles
    Test number
    967075094283
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteRear exhaust box bracket loose

  26. Pass37,865 miles (+1,448)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    37,865 miles
    Test number
    428596384096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,417 miles (+1,459)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    36,417 miles
    Test number
    569838973060
    • NoteFront and rear sub-frames corroding
    • NoteSteering light on - power steering feels heavy on lock to lock check

  28. Pass34,958 miles (+1,692)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    34,958 miles
    Test number
    126413892435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteWashers just reach screen

  29. Pass33,266 miles (+1,797)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    33,266 miles
    Test number
    485944191085
    • NoteFront brake pads worn
    • NoteWasher fluid is jelly

  30. Pass31,469 miles (+2,458)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    31,469 miles
    Test number
    394026190095
    • NoteNsr tyre has cracks on inner side wall

  31. Pass29,011 miles (+2,257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    29,011 miles
    Test number
    543972799056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass26,754 miles (+2,190)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    26,754 miles
    Test number
    571251298022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass24,564 miles (+2,264)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    24,564 miles
    Test number
    130658987416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass22,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    22,300 miles
    Test number
    904570106103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Fail22,300 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,300 miles
    Test number
    721690906198
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)

Questions about L1 MWE

Does L1 MWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 MWE is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 MWE?
The MOT on L1 MWE is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 MWE done?
L1 MWE was recorded at 49,835 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 1,344 miles a year.
Has L1 MWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 MWE has failed 13 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L1 MWE 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 L1 MWE find?
L1 MWE passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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