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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

L21 DACMOT history

L21 DAC is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 80,789 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2023
Mileage
80,789 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2022
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,368 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 DAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 DAC was last recorded at 80,789 miles on 22 Dec 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Oct 2022: 80,789 miles, lower than 80,800 miles on 17 Sept 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
80,789 miles · 10 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,368 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 80,789 miles
  • 2020 – 80,800 miles
  • 2019 – 79,770 miles
  • 2017 – 78,056 miles
  • 2015 – 77,824 miles
  • 2014 – 74,598 miles
  • 2013 – 70,429 miles
  • 2012 – 69,568 miles
  • 2011 – 68,142 miles
  • 2010 – 66,345 miles
  • 2009 – 63,096 miles
  • 2008 – 57,481 miles
  • 2007 – 50,690 miles
  • 2006 – 42,052 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,789 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track rod end (5.3.4 (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.

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,789 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    80,789 miles
    Test number
    402728436398
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track rod end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail80,789 miles (-11)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,789 miles
    Test number
    836914837311
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass80,800 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    80,800 miles
    Test number
    337374239326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail80,789 miles (+1,019)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,789 miles
    Test number
    859170413022
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass79,770 miles (+1,714)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    79,770 miles
    Test number
    873970094643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,056 miles (+232)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    78,056 miles
    Test number
    715410697260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    77,824 miles
    Test number
    403664242625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail77,824 miles (+3,226)1 failure2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,824 miles
    Test number
    691735764257
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass74,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    74,598 miles
    Test number
    559731954262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail74,548 miles (+4,119)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,548 miles
    Test number
    368691854293
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  11. Pass70,429 miles (+861)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    70,429 miles
    Test number
    208043313224
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCentre brake lamp not connected

  12. Pass69,568 miles (+79)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    69,568 miles
    Test number
    185703112204
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteBoth front and rear tyres starting to perish

  13. Fail69,489 miles (+1,347)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,489 miles
    Test number
    286968602285
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteBoth front and rear tyres starting to perish

  14. Pass68,142 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    68,142 miles
    Test number
    605968801294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,098 miles (+1,753)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,098 miles
    Test number
    997796401228
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass66,345 miles (+5)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    66,345 miles
    Test number
    730369300201
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFront discs scored

  17. Fail66,340 miles (+3,244)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,340 miles
    Test number
    121688600233
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFront and rear road wheels fitted wrong front to rear
    • NoteFront discs scored

  18. Pass63,096 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    63,096 miles
    Test number
    202475709228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront subframe starting to corrode
    • NoteO/s/f lower starting to corrode

  19. Fail63,096 miles (+5,615)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,096 miles
    Test number
    414475509294
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront subframe starting to corrode
    • NoteO/s/f lower starting to corrode

  20. Pass57,481 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    57,481 miles
    Test number
    852857908235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail57,477 miles (+6,787)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,477 miles
    Test number
    652616608291
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureHeadlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass50,690 miles (+8,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    50,690 miles
    Test number
    700659227206
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass42,052 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    42,052 miles
    Test number
    891786726253
    • NoteFront brakes in poor condition ,front wipers poor

Questions about L21 DAC

Does L21 DAC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L21 DAC expired on 21 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L21 DAC?
The MOT on L21 DAC expired on 21 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L21 DAC done?
L21 DAC was recorded at 80,789 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2022, an average of 2,368 miles a year.
Has L21 DAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 DAC has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on L21 DAC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Oct 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L21 DAC find?
L21 DAC passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2022 with 2 advisories: offside rear inner suspension arm ball joint has slight play bush; offside rear outer suspension arm ball joint has slight play track rod end.

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