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MG MGF

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 1,796 cc

L3 SEOMOT history

L3 SEO is a green petrol MG MGF first used on 1 Feb 1997. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2023 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 70,270 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2023
Mileage
70,270 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2022
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
594 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 SEO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Feb 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 SEO was last recorded at 70,270 miles on 5 Oct 2022, 70 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,200 miles · 24 Apr 2017
Between the last two tests
70 miles
Average per year
594 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 70,270 miles
  • 2017 – 70,200 miles
  • 2016 – 70,135 miles
  • 2015 – 69,926 miles
  • 2014 – 69,919 miles
  • 2013 – 69,233 miles
  • 2012 – 69,097 miles
  • 2011 – 68,400 miles
  • 2010 – 67,629 miles
  • 2009 – 66,448 miles
  • 2008 – 64,920 miles
  • 2007 – 63,195 miles
  • 2006 – 60,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,270 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.

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

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2013

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,270 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    70,270 miles
    Test number
    274911282408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass70,200 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    70,200 miles
    Test number
    400345098979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass70,135 miles (+209)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    70,135 miles
    Test number
    678889156811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,926 miles (+7)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    69,926 miles
    Test number
    918915835157
    • 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)
    • NoteSuspension low all around

  5. Pass69,919 miles (+686)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    69,919 miles
    Test number
    307901524447
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  6. Pass69,233 miles (+136)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    69,233 miles
    Test number
    846209023116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight distortion to nearside headlamp aim
    • NoteSlight smearing to windscreen

  7. Pass69,097 miles (+697)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    69,097 miles
    Test number
    355185722127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteLead and lag on rear brakes
    • NoteSlight distortion to nearside headlamp aim

  8. Pass68,400 miles (+771)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    68,400 miles
    Test number
    337453221156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteSlight smearing to nearside windscreen

  9. Pass67,629 miles7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    67,629 miles
    Test number
    262163310103
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight distortion to both headlamp aims
    • NoteSlight smearing to nearside screen

  10. Fail67,629 miles (+1,181)3 failures8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,629 miles
    Test number
    340932510131
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight distortion to both headlamp aims
    • NoteSlight smearing to nearside screen

  11. Pass66,448 miles (+1,528)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    66,448 miles
    Test number
    581353919156
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight smearing to nearside screen

  12. Pass64,920 miles (+1,725)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    64,920 miles
    Test number
    893589318116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  13. Fail63,195 miles3 repaired7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,195 miles
    Test number
    191084117194
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass63,195 miles (+2,703)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    63,195 miles
    Test number
    972944717169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass60,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    60,492 miles
    Test number
    480647816189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,492 miles4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,492 miles
    Test number
    743654116111
    • FailureNearside Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
    • FailureOffside Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about L3 SEO

Does L3 SEO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L3 SEO expired on 4 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L3 SEO?
The MOT on L3 SEO expired on 4 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L3 SEO done?
L3 SEO was recorded at 70,270 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2022, an average of 594 miles a year.
Has L3 SEO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 SEO has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2010.
Has the mileage on L3 SEO 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 L3 SEO find?
L3 SEO passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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