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MG MGF

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 1,796 cc

L44 FLCMOT history

L44 FLC is a green petrol MG MGF first used on 8 Mar 1996. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 66,629 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Aug 2026
Mileage
66,629 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2025
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
683 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L44 FLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
8 Mar 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L44 FLC was last recorded at 66,629 miles on 29 Aug 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 May 2019: 62,278 miles, lower than 62,524 miles on 4 Jun 2018.

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
66,615 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
683 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 66,629 miles
  • 2024 – 66,030 miles
  • 2023 – 65,511 miles
  • 2022 – 65,436 miles
  • 2021 – 64,420 miles
  • 2020 – 63,320 miles
  • 2019 – 62,278 miles
  • 2018 – 62,524 miles
  • 2017 – 61,883 miles
  • 2016 – 61,595 miles
  • 2015 – 61,187 miles
  • 2014 – 60,814 miles
  • 2013 – 60,420 miles
  • 2012 – 59,825 miles
  • 2011 – 59,436 miles
  • 2010 – 58,696 miles
  • 2009 – 57,611 miles
  • 2008 – 56,748 miles
  • 2007 – 55,638 miles
  • 2006 – 54,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,629 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,629 miles (+14)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    66,629 miles
    Test number
    402579020380
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail66,615 miles (+585)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,615 miles
    Test number
    809672458458
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass66,030 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    66,030 miles
    Test number
    828728852495
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail66,023 miles (+512)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,023 miles
    Test number
    639363102733
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass65,511 miles (+3)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    65,511 miles
    Test number
    458501240667
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  6. Fail65,508 miles1 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,508 miles
    Test number
    247654025096
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Engine overheating & loosing coolant (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  7. Fail65,508 miles (+72)5 dangerous2 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,508 miles
    Test number
    808141820479
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Emissions unable to be completed Engine started to overheat and lose coolent (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  8. Pass65,436 miles (+1,016)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    65,436 miles
    Test number
    307418397394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,420 miles (+1,100)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    64,420 miles
    Test number
    955131645430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,320 miles (+1,042)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    63,320 miles
    Test number
    553213531882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,278 miles (-246)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,278 miles
    Test number
    148520829634
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass62,524 miles (+641)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    62,524 miles
    Test number
    684962408906
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass61,883 miles (+288)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    61,883 miles
    Test number
    705733873436
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass61,595 miles (+408)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    61,595 miles
    Test number
    119713366948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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 Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass61,187 miles (+373)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    61,187 miles
    Test number
    788822705290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front 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 suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass60,814 miles (+394)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    60,814 miles
    Test number
    546679104297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass60,420 miles (+595)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    60,420 miles
    Test number
    365017813420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass59,825 miles (+389)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    59,825 miles
    Test number
    188190822243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass59,436 miles (+740)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    59,436 miles
    Test number
    106652621263
    • 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)
    • NoteFront inner discs corroded

  20. Pass58,696 miles (+1,085)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    58,696 miles
    Test number
    210498400244
    • NoteFront discs corroded on inside

  21. Pass57,611 miles (+863)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    57,611 miles
    Test number
    413196829283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,748 miles (+1,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    56,748 miles
    Test number
    502588628275
    • 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)

  23. Pass55,638 miles (+1,524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    55,638 miles
    Test number
    392970227496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass54,114 miles (+645)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    54,114 miles
    Test number
    224490136234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass53,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    53,469 miles
    Test number
    553166146151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L44 FLC

Does L44 FLC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L44 FLC expired on 29 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L44 FLC?
The MOT on L44 FLC expired on 29 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L44 FLC done?
L44 FLC was recorded at 66,629 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2025, an average of 683 miles a year.
Has L44 FLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L44 FLC has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L44 FLC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 May 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L44 FLC find?
L44 FLC passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp; nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 3 more.

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