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MG MGF

Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

L89 PLUMOT history

L89 PLU is a yellow petrol MG MGF first used on 31 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 May 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 66,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 10 May 2026
Mileage
66,156 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,442 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L89 PLU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 May 2026
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L89 PLU was last recorded at 66,156 miles on 15 May 2026, 2,063 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,093 miles · 26 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,063 miles
Average per year
1,442 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,156 miles
  • 2025 – 64,093 miles
  • 2024 – 62,469 miles
  • 2022 – 61,697 miles
  • 2021 – 61,022 miles
  • 2020 – 60,421 miles
  • 2019 – 60,357 miles
  • 2016 – 60,023 miles
  • 2015 – 58,424 miles
  • 2014 – 57,201 miles
  • 2013 – 55,705 miles
  • 2011 – 52,416 miles
  • 2010 – 51,224 miles
  • 2009 – 50,112 miles
  • 2008 – 46,296 miles
  • 2007 – 40,798 miles
  • 2006 – 37,790 miles
  • 2005 – 36,572 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail66,156 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail66,156 miles (+2,063)1 dangerous9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,156 miles
    Test number
    853773793068
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass64,093 miles (+23)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2026
    Odometer
    64,093 miles
    Test number
    741363365905
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Fail64,070 miles (+1,601)1 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,070 miles
    Test number
    978947889968
    • MajorDriver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass62,469 miles (+772)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    62,469 miles
    Test number
    625654825018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,697 miles (+675)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    61,697 miles
    Test number
    106954165999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,022 miles (+601)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    61,022 miles
    Test number
    966305239724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,421 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    60,421 miles
    Test number
    582941604764
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail60,410 miles (+53)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,410 miles
    Test number
    362889198417
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass60,357 miles (+334)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    60,357 miles
    Test number
    886832754283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,023 miles (+62)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    60,023 miles
    Test number
    242029318478
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lenses temp repair

  11. Fail59,961 miles (+1,537)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,961 miles
    Test number
    542394820094
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lenses temp repair

  12. Pass58,424 miles (+1,223)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    58,424 miles
    Test number
    713145716470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,201 miles (+1,496)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    57,201 miles
    Test number
    475222464297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,705 miles (+2)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    55,705 miles
    Test number
    369719333497
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExaust skin corroded
    • NoteFront chasis surface corrosion
    • NoteRear chasis surface corrosion

  15. Fail55,703 miles (+3,287)1 failure4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,703 miles
    Test number
    296866133226
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExaust skin corroded
    • NoteFront chasis surface corrosion
    • NoteRear chasis surface corrosion

  16. Pass52,416 miles (+60)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    52,416 miles
    Test number
    507010351264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail52,356 miles (+1,132)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,356 miles
    Test number
    807484241226
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass51,224 miles (+1,112)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    51,224 miles
    Test number
    261220960282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,112 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    50,112 miles
    Test number
    262186539295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail50,112 miles (+3,816)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,112 miles
    Test number
    292576039278
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass46,296 miles (+5,498)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    46,296 miles
    Test number
    440090508275
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass40,798 miles (+3,008)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    40,798 miles
    Test number
    450045557243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,790 miles (+1,218)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    37,790 miles
    Test number
    370449826465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail36,572 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,572 miles
    Test number
    624603415359
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

  25. Pass36,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    36,572 miles
    Test number
    650583615313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L89 PLU

Does L89 PLU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L89 PLU expired on 10 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L89 PLU?
The MOT on L89 PLU expired on 10 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L89 PLU done?
L89 PLU was recorded at 66,156 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 1,442 miles a year.
Has L89 PLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L89 PLU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L89 PLU 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 L89 PLU find?
L89 PLU failed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 9 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside front lower shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt loose, and 12 more.

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