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MG MGF

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

L5 EOTMOT history

L5 EOT is a silver petrol MG MGF first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2024 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 97,319 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jul 2024
Mileage
97,319 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2023
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,710 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 EOT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 EOT was last recorded at 97,319 miles on 21 Jul 2023, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jun 2021: 91,821 miles, lower than 105,932 miles on 17 Oct 2014.

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
97,313 miles · 12 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
1,710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 97,319 miles
  • 2022 – 94,289 miles
  • 2021 – 91,821 miles
  • 2014 – 105,932 miles
  • 2013 – 105,314 miles
  • 2012 – 103,448 miles
  • 2011 – 102,281 miles
  • 2010 – 99,663 miles
  • 2009 – 92,156 miles
  • 2008 – 80,509 miles
  • 2007 – 73,365 miles
  • 2006 – 67,550 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,319 miles
  • AdvisoryPlay o/s/f ball jointRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySmall oil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass97,319 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    97,319 miles
    Test number
    573761926242
    • AdvisoryPlay o/s/f ball joint
    • AdvisorySmall oil leak

  2. Fail97,313 miles (+3,024)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,313 miles
    Test number
    420135159181
    • DangerousNearside Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced sill (6.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Integral body structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay o/s/f ball joint
    • AdvisorySmall oil leak

  3. Pass94,289 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    94,289 miles
    Test number
    158875848060
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre perished in tread
    • AdvisoryO/s sill corroded
    • AdvisoryStone chip in screen

  4. Fail94,289 miles (+2,468)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,289 miles
    Test number
    739773697437
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre perished in tread
    • AdvisoryO/s sill corroded
    • AdvisoryStone chip in screen

  5. Pass91,821 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    91,821 miles
    Test number
    492300713081
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  6. Fail91,821 miles1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,821 miles
    Test number
    334389555586
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  7. PassMileage not read1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    870825944751
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp appears dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant pipes corroded

  8. FailMileage not read7 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    519302754031
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp appears dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant pipes corroded

  9. Pass105,932 miles (+618)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    105,932 miles
    Test number
    156510194253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass105,314 miles (+1,866)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    105,314 miles
    Test number
    428457283168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass103,448 miles (+1,167)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    103,448 miles
    Test number
    289100482121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass102,281 miles (+2,618)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    102,281 miles
    Test number
    988652181116
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  13. Pass99,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    99,663 miles
    Test number
    184476070014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail99,663 miles (+7,507)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,663 miles
    Test number
    163455770064
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass92,156 miles (+11,647)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    92,156 miles
    Test number
    751411069088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  16. Pass80,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    80,509 miles
    Test number
    191723848012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail80,509 miles (+7,144)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,509 miles
    Test number
    112243648045
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  18. Pass73,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    73,365 miles
    Test number
    640080367091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail73,365 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,365 miles
    Test number
    462920167067
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSteering pulling to ns

  20. Fail73,365 miles (+5,815)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,365 miles
    Test number
    184790667419
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSteering turns to right without effort

  21. Pass67,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    67,550 miles
    Test number
    103402056014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 EOT

Does L5 EOT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 EOT expired on 20 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 EOT?
The MOT on L5 EOT expired on 20 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 EOT done?
L5 EOT was recorded at 97,319 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2023, an average of 1,710 miles a year.
Has L5 EOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 EOT has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L5 EOT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jun 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L5 EOT find?
L5 EOT passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2023 with 2 advisories: play o/s/f ball joint; small oil leak.

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