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MG MGF

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

V685 LELMOT history

V685 LEL is a red petrol MG MGF first used on 26 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 69,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
69,240 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V685 LEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
MGF
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
26 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V685 LEL was last recorded at 69,240 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 1,661 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,579 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,661 miles
Average per year
2,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,240 miles
  • 2025 – 67,579 miles
  • 2024 – 65,724 miles
  • 2023 – 63,331 miles
  • 2022 – 61,191 miles
  • 2021 – 59,795 miles
  • 2020 – 58,748 miles
  • 2019 – 56,765 miles
  • 2018 – 54,828 miles
  • 2017 – 53,202 miles
  • 2016 – 50,693 miles
  • 2015 – 48,377 miles
  • 2014 – 45,474 miles
  • 2013 – 42,894 miles
  • 2012 – 39,771 miles
  • 2011 – 36,491 miles
  • 2010 – 32,610 miles
  • 2009 – 29,224 miles
  • 2008 – 23,540 miles
  • 2007 – 19,861 miles
  • 2006 – 17,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,240 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,240 miles (+1,661)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    69,240 miles
    Test number
    808687846306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,579 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    67,579 miles
    Test number
    858934728840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail67,576 miles (+1,852)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,576 miles
    Test number
    338190992545
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corrosion in outer sill within 30cm sub-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass65,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    65,724 miles
    Test number
    661925260823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail65,724 miles (+2,393)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,724 miles
    Test number
    925626800956
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded near to subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. Pass63,331 miles (+2,140)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    63,331 miles
    Test number
    493306939220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,191 miles (+1,396)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    61,191 miles
    Test number
    436781235452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,795 miles (+1,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    59,795 miles
    Test number
    322817401150
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass58,748 miles (+1,983)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    58,748 miles
    Test number
    621016954169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    56,765 miles
    Test number
    581088498834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail56,765 miles (+1,937)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,765 miles
    Test number
    724941241611
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass54,828 miles (+1,626)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    54,828 miles
    Test number
    329918340104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,202 miles (+2,509)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    53,202 miles
    Test number
    678593657415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,693 miles (+2,316)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    50,693 miles
    Test number
    682401808827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,377 miles (+2,903)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    48,377 miles
    Test number
    409899805042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,474 miles (+2,580)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    45,474 miles
    Test number
    125155414408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,894 miles (+3,123)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    42,894 miles
    Test number
    637508003046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,771 miles (+3,280)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    39,771 miles
    Test number
    709522712034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,491 miles (+3,881)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    36,491 miles
    Test number
    818476601034
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn low on inner edge
  20. Pass32,610 miles (+3,386)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    32,610 miles
    Test number
    140597200002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,224 miles (+5,684)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    29,224 miles
    Test number
    730052719080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,540 miles (+3,679)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    23,540 miles
    Test number
    512559908097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,861 miles (+2,728)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    19,861 miles
    Test number
    853202717009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    17,133 miles
    Test number
    210446916050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V685 LEL

Does V685 LEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V685 LEL is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V685 LEL?
The MOT on V685 LEL is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V685 LEL done?
V685 LEL was recorded at 69,240 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 2,604 miles a year.
Has V685 LEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V685 LEL has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on V685 LEL 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 V685 LEL find?
V685 LEL passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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