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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 1,796 cc

L7 GFJMOT history

L7 GFJ is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 96,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
96,579 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,755 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 GFJ
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 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 GFJ was last recorded at 96,579 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 752 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,827 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
752 miles
Average per year
1,755 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,579 miles
  • 2025 – 95,827 miles
  • 2024 – 95,414 miles
  • 2023 – 93,236 miles
  • 2022 – 92,162 miles
  • 2021 – 90,957 miles
  • 2020 – 89,902 miles
  • 2019 – 89,242 miles
  • 2018 – 87,732 miles
  • 2017 – 85,941 miles
  • 2016 – 83,675 miles
  • 2015 – 81,383 miles
  • 2014 – 78,859 miles
  • 2013 – 76,186 miles
  • 2012 – 74,386 miles
  • 2011 – 73,110 miles
  • 2010 – 69,158 miles
  • 2009 – 67,576 miles
  • 2008 – 64,675 miles
  • 2007 – 63,808 miles
  • 2006 – 61,496 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,579 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective stone chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective Chip in glass

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Suspension low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,579 miles (+752)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    96,579 miles
    Test number
    532689443053
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective stone chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  2. Pass95,827 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    95,827 miles
    Test number
    694646772740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail95,725 miles (+311)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,725 miles
    Test number
    304827844165
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass95,414 miles (+13)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    95,414 miles
    Test number
    475899822897
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension low

  5. Fail95,401 miles (+2,165)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,401 miles
    Test number
    138782573316
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective chip in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension low

  6. Pass93,236 miles (+1,074)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    93,236 miles
    Test number
    251011504955
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass92,162 miles (+1,205)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    92,162 miles
    Test number
    953830986252
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass90,957 miles (+1,055)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    90,957 miles
    Test number
    931274497655
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Chip in glass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass89,902 miles (+20)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    89,902 miles
    Test number
    159234055963
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Chip in glass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail89,882 miles (+640)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,882 miles
    Test number
    601219955394
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Chip in glass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass89,242 miles (+1,510)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    89,242 miles
    Test number
    117402242193
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass87,732 miles (+1,791)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    87,732 miles
    Test number
    988951920890
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective chip in glass (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to go out of shape on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass85,941 miles (+60)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    85,941 miles
    Test number
    355346721411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail85,881 miles (+2,206)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,881 miles
    Test number
    513019102378
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass83,675 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    83,675 miles
    Test number
    274812361981
    • AdvisoryWater leak

  16. Fail83,675 miles (+2,292)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,675 miles
    Test number
    434686847303
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWater leak

  17. Pass81,383 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    81,383 miles
    Test number
    620509811187
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Fail81,383 miles (+2,524)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,383 miles
    Test number
    453241291342
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Pass78,859 miles (+54)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    78,859 miles
    Test number
    646765024264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSrs malfunction indicator active

  20. Fail78,805 miles (+2,619)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,805 miles
    Test number
    788684124286
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass76,186 miles (+1,800)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    76,186 miles
    Test number
    648538113227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail74,386 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,386 miles
    Test number
    418342112297
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass74,386 miles (+1,276)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    74,386 miles
    Test number
    908202312236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail73,110 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,110 miles
    Test number
    206858721296
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  25. Pass73,110 miles (+3,952)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    73,110 miles
    Test number
    817148521270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass69,158 miles (+1,582)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    69,158 miles
    Test number
    211825220296
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn

  27. Pass67,576 miles (+2,901)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    67,576 miles
    Test number
    720207519265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Pass64,675 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    64,675 miles
    Test number
    151508728261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Fail64,675 miles (+867)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,675 miles
    Test number
    422668828282
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  30. Pass63,808 miles (+2,312)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    63,808 miles
    Test number
    181339927256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWater leak from metal front to rear pipes

  31. Pass61,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    61,496 miles
    Test number
    913509316210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 GFJ

Does L7 GFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 GFJ is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 GFJ?
The MOT on L7 GFJ is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 GFJ done?
L7 GFJ was recorded at 96,579 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 1,755 miles a year.
Has L7 GFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 GFJ has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L7 GFJ 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 L7 GFJ find?
L7 GFJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective stone chip; coolant leak.

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