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MG MGF

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

L40 MSLMOT history

L40 MSL is a blue petrol MG MGF first used on 28 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 72,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2026
Mileage
72,038 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
840 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 MSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 MSL was last recorded at 72,038 miles on 18 Sept 2025, 633 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,405 miles · 15 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
633 miles
Average per year
840 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,038 miles
  • 2024 – 71,405 miles
  • 2023 – 71,371 miles
  • 2022 – 70,641 miles
  • 2021 – 70,468 miles
  • 2020 – 68,793 miles
  • 2019 – 68,516 miles
  • 2018 – 67,882 miles
  • 2017 – 67,034 miles
  • 2016 – 66,288 miles
  • 2015 – 65,308 miles
  • 2014 – 64,175 miles
  • 2013 – 63,170 miles
  • 2012 – 62,133 miles
  • 2011 – 61,567 miles
  • 2010 – 60,546 miles
  • 2009 – 59,335 miles
  • 2008 – 58,170 miles
  • 2007 – 56,825 miles
  • 2006 – 55,873 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,038 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,038 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    72,038 miles
    Test number
    699568938919
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail72,038 miles (+633)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,038 miles
    Test number
    231142413702
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass71,405 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    71,405 miles
    Test number
    611431738318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,371 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    71,371 miles
    Test number
    282094031830
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail71,371 miles (+730)3 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,371 miles
    Test number
    539221671578
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass70,641 miles (+173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    70,641 miles
    Test number
    585847719716
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass70,468 miles (+1,675)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    70,468 miles
    Test number
    840957586442
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass68,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    68,793 miles
    Test number
    296493027374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail68,793 miles (+277)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,793 miles
    Test number
    812032515025
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass68,516 miles (+634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    68,516 miles
    Test number
    477946617896
    • AdvisoryBoth outer body sills and floor pans starting to corrode

  11. Pass67,882 miles (+848)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    67,882 miles
    Test number
    379243518301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,034 miles (+746)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    67,034 miles
    Test number
    441270569002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,288 miles (+980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    66,288 miles
    Test number
    427694251545
    • AdvisoryOffside rear hand brake slightly low performance

  14. Pass65,308 miles (+1,133)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    65,308 miles
    Test number
    677641195114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront and rear suspension low
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipe corroding and rear brake pipe rusty
    • NoteNearside front headlight glass slight damage

  15. Pass64,175 miles (+1,005)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    64,175 miles
    Test number
    529855484196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,170 miles (+1,037)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    63,170 miles
    Test number
    765253383170
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteHeadlamp lenses

  17. Pass62,133 miles (+566)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    62,133 miles
    Test number
    548211392155
    • NoteRear tyres wearing in centre; close to legal limit

  18. Pass61,567 miles (+1,021)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    61,567 miles
    Test number
    276082691120
    • 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)
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp on intermittently

  19. Pass60,546 miles (+1,211)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    60,546 miles
    Test number
    991819850178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,335 miles (+1,165)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    59,335 miles
    Test number
    931477889189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,170 miles (+1,345)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    58,170 miles
    Test number
    952976488165
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/f washer jet weak
    • NoteSlight damage to n/s/f head lamp lens

  22. Pass56,825 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    56,825 miles
    Test number
    531406367186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail56,816 miles (+943)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,816 miles
    Test number
    373465767194
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  24. Pass55,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    55,873 miles
    Test number
    402831276175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 MSL

Does L40 MSL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 MSL expired on 17 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 MSL?
The MOT on L40 MSL expired on 17 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 MSL done?
L40 MSL was recorded at 72,038 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2025, an average of 840 miles a year.
Has L40 MSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 MSL has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 MSL 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 L40 MSL find?
L40 MSL passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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