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MG MGF

White · Petrol · 1997 · 1,796 cc

L5 VVCMOT history

L5 VVC is a white petrol MG MGF first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 51,747 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2026
Mileage
51,747 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 VVC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 VVC was last recorded at 51,747 miles on 27 Feb 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,740 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
1,491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 51,747 miles
  • 2023 – 51,467 miles
  • 2021 – 45,858 miles
  • 2019 – 43,685 miles
  • 2018 – 42,583 miles
  • 2017 – 42,271 miles
  • 2016 – 41,941 miles
  • 2014 – 41,327 miles
  • 2013 – 40,219 miles
  • 2012 – 37,569 miles
  • 2011 – 33,968 miles
  • 2010 – 31,002 miles
  • 2009 – 28,939 miles
  • 2008 – 27,566 miles
  • 2007 – 25,172 miles
  • 2006 – 23,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,747 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Washer not working

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 Position lamp incorrect colour

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,747 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    51,747 miles
    Test number
    918452206809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Washer not working

  2. Fail51,740 miles (+273)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,740 miles
    Test number
    219082166861
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass51,467 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    51,467 miles
    Test number
    503239870632
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail51,467 miles (+5,609)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,467 miles
    Test number
    780659882694
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass45,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    45,858 miles
    Test number
    604353204670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail45,858 miles (+2,173)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,858 miles
    Test number
    167803267651
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets blocked, managed to clean 3 out of 4 (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both, 2x norvac 20" fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor can not be stowed away, elastic band fitted to hold in the up most position (3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass43,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    43,685 miles
    Test number
    159341373486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail43,683 miles (+1,100)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,683 miles
    Test number
    208919545142
    • 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))

  9. Pass42,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    42,583 miles
    Test number
    196594802176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail42,583 miles (+312)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,583 miles
    Test number
    936704023486
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  11. Pass42,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    42,271 miles
    Test number
    435411370165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail42,271 miles (+330)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,271 miles
    Test number
    225745978324
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass41,941 miles (+614)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    41,941 miles
    Test number
    823939677864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,327 miles (+1,108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,327 miles
    Test number
    985764854228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  15. Pass40,219 miles (+2,650)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    40,219 miles
    Test number
    286267623211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,569 miles (+3,601)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    37,569 miles
    Test number
    956600532206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    33,968 miles
    Test number
    546604811287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail33,968 miles (+2,966)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,968 miles
    Test number
    898244411294
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass31,002 miles (+2,063)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    31,002 miles
    Test number
    942299800278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,939 miles (+1,373)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    28,939 miles
    Test number
    264374109231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,566 miles (+2,394)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    27,566 miles
    Test number
    411544838103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,172 miles (+1,859)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    25,172 miles
    Test number
    571663777081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    23,313 miles
    Test number
    431582136072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 VVC

Does L5 VVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 VVC expired on 26 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 VVC?
The MOT on L5 VVC expired on 26 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 VVC done?
L5 VVC was recorded at 51,747 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2025, an average of 1,491 miles a year.
Has L5 VVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 VVC has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 VVC 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 L5 VVC find?
L5 VVC passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front washer not working.

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