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Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

L4 CBEMOT history

L4 CBE is a yellow petrol MG MGF first used on 18 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 52,223 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
52,223 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,565 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 CBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 CBE was last recorded at 52,223 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 353 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,870 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
353 miles
Average per year
1,565 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,223 miles
  • 2025 – 51,870 miles
  • 2021 – 51,051 miles
  • 2020 – 49,533 miles
  • 2019 – 48,286 miles
  • 2018 – 46,833 miles
  • 2017 – 45,443 miles
  • 2016 – 42,512 miles
  • 2015 – 41,468 miles
  • 2014 – 39,033 miles
  • 2013 – 34,254 miles
  • 2012 – 29,334 miles
  • 2011 – 27,757 miles
  • 2010 – 26,392 miles
  • 2009 – 25,825 miles
  • 2008 – 25,012 miles
  • 2006 – 21,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,223 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,223 miles (+353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    52,223 miles
    Test number
    296254869793
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Pass51,870 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    51,870 miles
    Test number
    952092852585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail51,860 miles (+809)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,860 miles
    Test number
    681109607718
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass51,051 miles (+1,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    51,051 miles
    Test number
    736575782570
    • AdvisorySuspension components covered in underseal
  5. Pass49,533 miles (+1,247)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    49,533 miles
    Test number
    635881146022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass48,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    48,286 miles
    Test number
    237992502498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail48,275 miles (+1,442)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,275 miles
    Test number
    397373958479
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass46,833 miles (+1,390)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    46,833 miles
    Test number
    409683094975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,443 miles (+2,931)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    45,443 miles
    Test number
    967944287938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,512 miles (+1,044)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    42,512 miles
    Test number
    382632974743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,468 miles (+2,435)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    41,468 miles
    Test number
    707476805170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,033 miles (+4,779)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    39,033 miles
    Test number
    669856224152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass34,254 miles (+4,920)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    34,254 miles
    Test number
    226714683069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,334 miles (+1,577)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    29,334 miles
    Test number
    929139182077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,757 miles (+1,365)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    27,757 miles
    Test number
    157160591476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,392 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    26,392 miles
    Test number
    954174780078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail26,350 miles (+525)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,350 miles
    Test number
    952812380051
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass25,825 miles (+813)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    25,825 miles
    Test number
    794114509150
    • NoteAll brake disc inner faces have slight corrosion
    • NoteBrake servo assistance slightly poor
  19. Pass25,012 miles (+3,552)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    25,012 miles
    Test number
    133499098053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,460 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    21,460 miles
    Test number
    332743946447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail21,459 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,459 miles
    Test number
    253501946245
    • FailureOffside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about L4 CBE

Does L4 CBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 CBE is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 CBE?
The MOT on L4 CBE is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 CBE done?
L4 CBE was recorded at 52,223 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 1,565 miles a year.
Has L4 CBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 CBE has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L4 CBE 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 L4 CBE find?
L4 CBE passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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