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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 1,796 cc

L66 RCSMOT history

L66 RCS is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 58,117 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
58,117 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
286 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L66 RCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L66 RCS was last recorded at 58,117 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,112 miles · 12 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
286 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,117 miles
  • 2025 – 58,000 miles
  • 2024 – 57,958 miles
  • 2023 – 57,950 miles
  • 2021 – 57,924 miles
  • 2020 – 57,662 miles
  • 2014 – 57,483 miles
  • 2012 – 56,919 miles
  • 2011 – 56,114 miles
  • 2009 – 55,802 miles
  • 2008 – 55,002 miles
  • 2007 – 54,008 miles
  • 2006 – 52,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,117 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush cracking / perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush cracking / perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust system joint corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front and rear brake discs corroded on faces slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,117 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    58,117 miles
    Test number
    816260971734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush cracking / perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush cracking / perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system joint corroded

  2. Fail58,112 miles (+112)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,112 miles
    Test number
    982102395937
    • MajorFuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn T.C.A front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn T.C.A front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill in wheel arch near subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush cracking / perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush cracking / perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCatalytic converter rattling
    • AdvisoryExhaust system joint corroded

  3. Pass58,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    58,000 miles
    Test number
    672347029855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail58,000 miles (+42)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,000 miles
    Test number
    498900163516
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass57,958 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    57,958 miles
    Test number
    624031927293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,950 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    57,950 miles
    Test number
    534054503245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,924 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    57,924 miles
    Test number
    342852437734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded on faces slightly
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded slightly

  8. Fail57,924 miles (+262)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,924 miles
    Test number
    863432403056
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded on faces slightly
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded slightly

  9. Pass57,662 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    57,662 miles
    Test number
    144559756501
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Fail57,662 miles (+179)2 dangerous10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,662 miles
    Test number
    670217510384
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no image (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no image (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass57,483 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    57,483 miles
    Test number
    606602904245
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to perish

  12. Fail57,483 miles (+564)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,483 miles
    Test number
    985272904213
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to perish

  13. Fail56,919 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,919 miles
    Test number
    507520052181
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NotePower steering warning light stays on

  14. Pass56,919 miles (+805)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    56,919 miles
    Test number
    996910052148
    • NotePower steering warning light stays on

  15. Pass56,114 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    56,114 miles
    Test number
    855418991093
    • NoteSuspension level low

  16. Fail56,114 miles (+312)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,114 miles
    Test number
    476787791031
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSuspension level low

  17. Pass55,802 miles (+800)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    55,802 miles
    Test number
    480357119114
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass55,002 miles (+994)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    55,002 miles
    Test number
    322192918106
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteRear silencer bracket broken

  19. Pass54,008 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    54,008 miles
    Test number
    822124807185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,004 miles (+23)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,004 miles
    Test number
    313002007158
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail53,981 miles (+1,749)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,981 miles
    Test number
    193472897480
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront to rear coolant pipes (under car) very corroded.

  22. Pass52,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    52,232 miles
    Test number
    451153286058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L66 RCS

Does L66 RCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L66 RCS is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L66 RCS?
The MOT on L66 RCS is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L66 RCS done?
L66 RCS was recorded at 58,117 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 286 miles a year.
Has L66 RCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L66 RCS has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L66 RCS 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 L66 RCS find?
L66 RCS passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush cracking / perishing; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush cracking / perishing; exhaust system joint corroded.

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