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MG MGF

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

LA51 BJVMOT history

LA51 BJV is a blue petrol MG MGF first used on 7 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 53,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
53,842 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,310 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 BJV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
7 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 BJV was last recorded at 53,842 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 70 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,772 miles · 10 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
70 miles
Average per year
1,310 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,842 miles
  • 2025 – 50,497 miles
  • 2024 – 48,310 miles
  • 2023 – 47,593 miles
  • 2022 – 46,938 miles
  • 2020 – 45,799 miles
  • 2019 – 45,286 miles
  • 2018 – 44,205 miles
  • 2017 – 43,031 miles
  • 2016 – 42,210 miles
  • 2015 – 41,080 miles
  • 2014 – 39,602 miles
  • 2013 – 38,389 miles
  • 2012 – 37,345 miles
  • 2010 – 34,894 miles
  • 2009 – 33,668 miles
  • 2008 – 32,633 miles
  • 2007 – 30,668 miles
  • 2006 – 27,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,842 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Upper Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,842 miles (+70)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    53,842 miles
    Test number
    659809999321
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail53,772 miles (+3,275)2 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,772 miles
    Test number
    266931410307
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass50,497 miles (+2,187)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    50,497 miles
    Test number
    307247338045
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass48,310 miles (+717)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    48,310 miles
    Test number
    189543305107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass47,593 miles (+655)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    47,593 miles
    Test number
    477623485464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    46,938 miles
    Test number
    342811459700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail46,938 miles (+1,139)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,938 miles
    Test number
    888538001827
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass45,799 miles (+513)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    45,799 miles
    Test number
    170580610200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,286 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    45,286 miles
    Test number
    883605275347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail45,285 miles (+1,080)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,285 miles
    Test number
    828980368639
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass44,205 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    44,205 miles
    Test number
    973947180897
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail44,202 miles (+1,171)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,202 miles
    Test number
    408254923254
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass43,031 miles (+821)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    43,031 miles
    Test number
    216996877308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass42,210 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    42,210 miles
    Test number
    696829102533
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip missing
    • AdvisoryFront subframe and wishbone coroding
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn to 3mm approx, legal limit is 1.6mm
    • AdvisoryNoisy auxilliary pulley on engine
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing unevenly

  15. Fail42,210 miles (+1,130)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,210 miles
    Test number
    112511746617
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip missing
    • AdvisoryFront subframe and wishbone coroding
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn to 3mm approx, legal limit is 1.6mm
    • AdvisoryNoisy auxilliary pulley on engine
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing unevenly

  16. Pass41,080 miles (+1,478)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    41,080 miles
    Test number
    416361415236
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass39,602 miles (+1,213)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    39,602 miles
    Test number
    269522614236
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteLarge screw in the nearside front tyre

  18. Pass38,389 miles (+1,044)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    38,389 miles
    Test number
    426753903249
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass37,345 miles (+2,451)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    37,345 miles
    Test number
    757662412255
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres just above wear bars
    • NoteFront and rear subframes slightly corroded

  20. Pass34,894 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    34,894 miles
    Test number
    990164340206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail34,890 miles (+1,222)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,890 miles
    Test number
    310313340240
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  22. Pass33,668 miles (+1,035)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    33,668 miles
    Test number
    360217239212
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyre sidewalls cracking

  23. Pass32,633 miles (+1,965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    32,633 miles
    Test number
    703771938278
    • 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)

  24. Pass30,668 miles (+3,033)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    30,668 miles
    Test number
    373156317295
    • NoteOffside and nearside wiper blades split †offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edge

  25. Pass27,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    27,635 miles
    Test number
    653478146015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 BJV

Does LA51 BJV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 BJV is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 BJV?
The MOT on LA51 BJV is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 BJV done?
LA51 BJV was recorded at 53,842 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 1,310 miles a year.
Has LA51 BJV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 BJV has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LA51 BJV 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 LA51 BJV find?
LA51 BJV passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged.

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