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Grey · Petrol · 1997 · 1,796 cc

L7 TJFMOT history

L7 TJF is a grey petrol MG MGF first used on 1 Apr 1997. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 31,647 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
31,647 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
387 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 TJF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 TJF was last recorded at 31,647 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Apr 2014: 18,407 miles, lower than 27,502 miles on 10 Apr 2013.

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
31,349 miles · 10 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
298 miles
Average per year
387 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,647 miles
  • 2022 – 31,349 miles
  • 2021 – 31,131 miles
  • 2020 – 30,810 miles
  • 2019 – 30,481 miles
  • 2018 – 29,941 miles
  • 2016 – 29,932 miles
  • 2015 – 29,823 miles
  • 2014 – 28,411 miles
  • 2013 – 27,502 miles
  • 2012 – 25,673 miles
  • 2009 – 25,291 miles
  • 2008 – 25,187 miles
  • 2007 – 24,647 miles
  • 2006 – 23,785 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,647 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,647 miles (+298)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    31,647 miles
    Test number
    416648733046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass31,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    31,349 miles
    Test number
    846250956069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail31,349 miles (+218)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,349 miles
    Test number
    903792029744
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass31,131 miles (+321)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    31,131 miles
    Test number
    162481528388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass30,810 miles (+329)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    30,810 miles
    Test number
    460352598613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass30,481 miles (+540)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    30,481 miles
    Test number
    848647871083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass29,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    29,941 miles
    Test number
    137123121382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail29,941 miles (+9)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,941 miles
    Test number
    978319255650
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  9. Pass29,932 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    29,932 miles
    Test number
    112027937723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass29,823 miles (+1,412)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    29,823 miles
    Test number
    335802995040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,411 miles (+10,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    28,411 miles
    Test number
    717878014153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail18,407 miles (-9,095)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,407 miles
    Test number
    417892314137
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass27,502 miles (+1,829)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    27,502 miles
    Test number
    157990703108
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres getting low on tread
  14. Pass25,673 miles (+382)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    25,673 miles
    Test number
    268906412154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,291 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    25,291 miles
    Test number
    760531699071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,187 miles (+540)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    25,187 miles
    Test number
    541607538151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,647 miles (+862)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    24,647 miles
    Test number
    253287307102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    23,785 miles
    Test number
    230768306416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 TJF

Does L7 TJF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 TJF is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 TJF?
The MOT on L7 TJF 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 L7 TJF done?
L7 TJF was recorded at 31,647 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 387 miles a year.
Has L7 TJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 TJF has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on L7 TJF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Apr 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L7 TJF find?
L7 TJF passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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