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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

L55 LSFMOT history

L55 LSF is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 7 May 1998. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 72,622 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
72,622 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 LSF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
7 May 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 LSF was last recorded at 72,622 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,483 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
139 miles
Average per year
624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,622 miles
  • 2025 – 72,483 miles
  • 2024 – 72,462 miles
  • 2022 – 72,450 miles
  • 2021 – 72,301 miles
  • 2020 – 72,022 miles
  • 2019 – 71,845 miles
  • 2018 – 71,628 miles
  • 2017 – 71,149 miles
  • 2016 – 70,089 miles
  • 2015 – 69,386 miles
  • 2013 – 69,061 miles
  • 2012 – 68,428 miles
  • 2011 – 67,963 miles
  • 2010 – 66,981 miles
  • 2009 – 65,804 miles
  • 2008 – 64,901 miles
  • 2007 – 63,390 miles
  • 2006 – 60,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,622 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,622 miles (+139)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    72,622 miles
    Test number
    621584226219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,483 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    72,483 miles
    Test number
    215156710585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail72,479 miles (+17)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,479 miles
    Test number
    662204008099
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass72,462 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    72,462 miles
    Test number
    916689500996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail72,457 miles (+7)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,457 miles
    Test number
    902113930130
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  6. Pass72,450 miles (+149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    72,450 miles
    Test number
    273599500503
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass72,301 miles (+279)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    72,301 miles
    Test number
    855276969904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,022 miles (+177)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    72,022 miles
    Test number
    985844093396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,845 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    71,845 miles
    Test number
    735985589641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,628 miles (+479)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    71,628 miles
    Test number
    283021495581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,149 miles (+1,060)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    71,149 miles
    Test number
    779440305520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,089 miles (+703)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    70,089 miles
    Test number
    320621064361
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Pass69,386 miles (+325)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    69,386 miles
    Test number
    179624735167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,061 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    69,061 miles
    Test number
    637990143110
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail69,053 miles (+625)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,053 miles
    Test number
    205671733198
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass68,428 miles (+465)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    68,428 miles
    Test number
    538653742102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,963 miles (+982)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    67,963 miles
    Test number
    267779951405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    66,981 miles
    Test number
    774736540131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail66,981 miles (+1,177)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,981 miles
    Test number
    412095240166
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass65,804 miles (+903)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    65,804 miles
    Test number
    342310049136
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass64,901 miles (+1,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    64,901 miles
    Test number
    134790428134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass63,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    63,390 miles
    Test number
    291644647137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail63,390 miles (+3,159)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,390 miles
    Test number
    351253247109
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass60,231 miles (+320)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    60,231 miles
    Test number
    744950836156
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass59,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    59,911 miles
    Test number
    244303196059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 LSF

Does L55 LSF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 LSF is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 LSF?
The MOT on L55 LSF is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 LSF done?
L55 LSF was recorded at 72,622 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 624 miles a year.
Has L55 LSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 LSF has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L55 LSF 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 L55 LSF find?
L55 LSF passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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