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Can I fit LED headlights?

Are LED headlight bulbs a legal replacement option for H1 bulbs on an MGF?

Asked on 19 May 2022 by Graham Tucker

Answered by Lawrence Allan
There are some exceptions, but generally speaking aftermarket LED headlight bulb replacements for halogen bulbs are not road legal on cars.
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