MG MGF L7GFJ has 30 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 1996 MG MGF has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 95,827 miles 10 months ago on Friday 15th August 2025 at 07:38.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Friday 14th August 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Thursday 1st July 2027.

L7GFJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED14TH AUGUST 202695,827 MI
FAILED9TH AUGUST 202595,725 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED23RD SEPTEMBER 202422ND SEPTEMBER 202595,414 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Suspension Low
FAILED28TH AUGUST 202495,401 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Chip In Lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  5. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Suspension Low
PASSED14TH AUGUST 202318TH AUGUST 202493,236 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Reflector Slightly Defective Chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))
PASSED15TH AUGUST 202218TH AUGUST 202392,162 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))
PASSED18TH AUGUST 202118TH AUGUST 202290,957 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Chip In Glass (4.1.1 (b) (i))
PASSED19TH AUGUST 202018TH AUGUST 202189,902 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Chip In Glass (4.1.1 (b) (i))
FAILED17TH AUGUST 202089,882 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Chip In Glass (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
PASSED16TH AUGUST 201916TH AUGUST 202089,242 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play O/s And N/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED7TH AUGUST 201816TH AUGUST 201987,732 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Chip In Glass (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Both Front Tyres Starting To Go Out Of Shape On Inner Edge
PASSED14TH AUGUST 201716TH AUGUST 201885,941 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED12TH AUGUST 201785,881 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. FAIL - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (5.4.2)
  4. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
PASSED15TH AUGUST 201616TH AUGUST 201783,675 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Water Leak
FAILED15TH AUGUST 201683,675 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (5.4.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  3. ADVISORY - Water Leak
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED5TH AUGUST 201516TH AUGUST 201681,383 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Does Not Illuminate (5.4.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
FAILED4TH AUGUST 201581,383 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  4. FAIL - Centre Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  6. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Excessive (7.3.d.4)
  7. ADVISORY - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Does Not Illuminate (5.4.2)
  8. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
PASSED13TH AUGUST 201416TH AUGUST 201578,859 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. USER ENTERED - Srs Malfunction Indicator Active
FAILED12TH AUGUST 201478,805 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Excessive (7.3.d.4)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED6TH AUGUST 201316TH AUGUST 201476,186 MI
PASSED30TH JULY 201216TH AUGUST 201374,386 MI
FAILED30TH JULY 201274,386 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
FAILED16TH AUGUST 201173,110 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (1.7.5a)
PASSED16TH AUGUST 201116TH AUGUST 201273,110 MI
PASSED13TH AUGUST 201016TH AUGUST 201169,158 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Both Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn
PASSED5TH AUGUST 200916TH AUGUST 201067,576 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED15TH AUGUST 200816TH AUGUST 200964,675 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED15TH AUGUST 200864,675 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. PRS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. PRS - Stop Lamp Remains On When The Brakes Are Released (1.2.1e)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED17TH AUGUST 200716TH AUGUST 200863,808 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Water Leak From Metal Front To Rear Pipes
PASSED7TH AUGUST 20067TH AUGUST 200761,496 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

L7GFJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

L7GFJ MOT Comments

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L7GFJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 95,827 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,304 miles

L7GFJ FAQs

This Mg Mgf with registration L7GFJ was manufactured on Monday 30th December 1996 so it is currently 30 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 95,827 miles, so this Mg has travelled an average of 3,304 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 30 MOTs on record for this Mg Mgf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means L7GFJ has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mg Mgf has had 31 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 9 Minor, 8 Major, 0 Dangerous and 10 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mg Mgf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 year on Thursday 1st July 2027 .

Does L7GFJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 25th June 2026 L7GFJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is L7GFJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 25th June 2026 L7GFJ does have Tax. Read more

When does L7GFJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for L7GFJ will expire in 1 year on Thursday 1st July 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does L7GFJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for L7GFJ will expire in 2 months on Friday 14th August 2026. Read more

When did L7GFJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for L7GFJ was on Friday 15th August 2025 at 07:38. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has L7GFJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for L7GFJ we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has L7GFJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for L7GFJ we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is L7GFJ?

L7GFJ is registered as a 1996 Mg Mgf. Read more

How many miles has L7GFJ done?

The odometer reading for L7GFJ at the last MOT in August 2025 was 95,827 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,304 miles per year. Read more

How old is L7GFJ?

The vehicle L7GFJ was manufactured in 1996 so it is currently 30 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 18th December 1996. Read more

What colour is L7GFJ?

The official colour of L7GFJ is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does L7GFJ have?

L7GFJ has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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