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MG MGF

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

L40 RPEMOT history

L40 RPE is a blue petrol MG MGF first used on 23 Jun 2000. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 49,116 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
49,116 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 RPE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
23 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 RPE was last recorded at 49,116 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 149 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,967 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
149 miles
Average per year
598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 49,116 miles
  • 2023 – 48,781 miles
  • 2022 – 48,617 miles
  • 2017 – 48,445 miles
  • 2016 – 47,638 miles
  • 2015 – 46,312 miles
  • 2014 – 45,416 miles
  • 2013 – 43,873 miles
  • 2012 – 42,795 miles
  • 2011 – 42,118 miles
  • 2010 – 41,805 miles
  • 2009 – 40,754 miles
  • 2008 – 40,089 miles
  • 2007 – 39,223 miles
  • 2006 – 37,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,116 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all heavily under sealed (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryManufactures covers covering testable items
  • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle heavily under sealedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Manufactures covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass49,116 miles (+149)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    49,116 miles
    Test number
    756970448475
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all heavily under sealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryManufactures covers covering testable items
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle heavily under sealed

  2. Pass48,967 miles (+186)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    48,967 miles
    Test number
    365290921436
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all heavily under sealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryManufactures covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle heavily under sealed

  3. Pass48,781 miles (+164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    48,781 miles
    Test number
    158989836344
    • AdvisoryManufactures covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder side heavily under sealed

  4. Pass48,617 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    48,617 miles
    Test number
    894404775163
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle heavily under sealed

  5. Fail48,617 miles (+150)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,617 miles
    Test number
    509246488482
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle heavily under sealed

  6. Pass48,467 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    48,467 miles
    Test number
    754438186839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,445 miles (+807)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    48,445 miles
    Test number
    505040568476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,638 miles (+1,326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    47,638 miles
    Test number
    848472040935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass46,312 miles (+69)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    46,312 miles
    Test number
    886127355133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  10. Fail46,243 miles (+827)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,243 miles
    Test number
    128093655155
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Pass45,416 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    45,416 miles
    Test number
    285842264180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteClutch pedal anti slip device worn

  12. Fail45,416 miles (+1,543)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,416 miles
    Test number
    606550764193
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteClutch pedal anti slip device worn

  13. Pass43,873 miles (+3)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    43,873 miles
    Test number
    915315753120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteClutch pedal anti slip device missing

  14. Fail43,870 miles (+1,075)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,870 miles
    Test number
    257904753479
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated 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)
    • NoteClutch pedal anti slip device missing

  15. Pass42,795 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    42,795 miles
    Test number
    715957562191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail42,795 miles (+677)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,795 miles
    Test number
    425055662153
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass42,118 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    42,118 miles
    Test number
    289182851154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteClutch pedal anti slip missing
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteN/S/F Brake disc corroded to inner face

  18. Fail42,118 miles (+313)1 failure4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,118 miles
    Test number
    306531051192
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteClutch pedal anti slip missing
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteN/S/F Brake disc corroded to inner face

  19. Pass41,805 miles (+1,051)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    41,805 miles
    Test number
    204365460422
    • NoteClutch pedal anti slip provision missing
    • NoteSlight corrosion to nearside front brake disc inner face

  20. Pass40,754 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    40,754 miles
    Test number
    192710269119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Fail40,754 miles (+665)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,754 miles
    Test number
    531289959151
    • FailureNearside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass40,089 miles (+866)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    40,089 miles
    Test number
    990791968161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    39,223 miles
    Test number
    172096867130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail39,223 miles (+1,775)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,223 miles
    Test number
    894585267178
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass37,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    37,448 miles
    Test number
    654935966173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 RPE

Does L40 RPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 RPE is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 RPE?
The MOT on L40 RPE is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 RPE done?
L40 RPE was recorded at 49,116 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 598 miles a year.
Has L40 RPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 RPE has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on L40 RPE 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 RPE find?
L40 RPE passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all heavily under sealed; manufactures covers covering testable items; under side of vehicle heavily under sealed.

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