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MG ZT

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

840 LHKMOT history

840 LHK is a blue petrol MG ZT first used on 1 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 85,897 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
85,897 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,763 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
840 LHK
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
ZT
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

840 LHK was last recorded at 85,897 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,894 miles · 27 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,763 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,897 miles
  • 2025 – 82,415 miles
  • 2024 – 79,118 miles
  • 2023 – 77,192 miles
  • 2022 – 75,303 miles
  • 2021 – 73,895 miles
  • 2020 – 72,962 miles
  • 2019 – 70,790 miles
  • 2018 – 66,683 miles
  • 2017 – 60,631 miles
  • 2016 – 54,941 miles
  • 2015 – 47,891 miles
  • 2014 – 41,915 miles
  • 2013 – 37,413 miles
  • 2012 – 34,147 miles
  • 2011 – 30,551 miles
  • 2010 – 28,555 miles
  • 2009 – 23,805 miles
  • 2008 – 17,355 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,897 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,897 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    85,897 miles
    Test number
    686558134648
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail85,894 miles (+3,479)1 dangerous4 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,894 miles
    Test number
    468458751923
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge and below 2mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass82,415 miles (+3,297)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    82,415 miles
    Test number
    247648455094
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cracks and worn low on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cracks and worn low on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass79,118 miles (+1,926)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    79,118 miles
    Test number
    472863137843
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs rusty and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low tread and small cracks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low tread and small cracks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass77,192 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    77,192 miles
    Test number
    423100007966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail77,190 miles (+1,887)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,190 miles
    Test number
    506584477305
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken. (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass75,303 miles (+1,408)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    75,303 miles
    Test number
    367224501686
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass73,895 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    73,895 miles
    Test number
    220132900050
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail73,892 miles (+930)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,892 miles
    Test number
    676967153608
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass72,962 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    72,962 miles
    Test number
    857182044399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail72,962 miles (+2,172)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,962 miles
    Test number
    185683977466
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak from rubber hose to PRT.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass70,790 miles (+4,107)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    70,790 miles
    Test number
    848070281521
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass66,683 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    66,683 miles
    Test number
    733702219730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail66,680 miles (+6,049)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,680 miles
    Test number
    586100230957
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from ABS pump to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  15. Pass60,631 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    60,631 miles
    Test number
    561804934156
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryInner and out edge wearing on all four tyres

  16. Fail60,631 miles (+5,690)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,631 miles
    Test number
    195609993418
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryInner and out edge wearing on all four tyres

  17. Pass54,941 miles (+7,050)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    54,941 miles
    Test number
    237515160772
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass47,891 miles (+5,976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    47,891 miles
    Test number
    796596015257
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass41,915 miles (+4,502)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    41,915 miles
    Test number
    179346834115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    37,413 miles
    Test number
    365348153149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail37,413 miles (+3,266)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,413 miles
    Test number
    668098253157
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass34,147 miles (+3,596)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    34,147 miles
    Test number
    538337132104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,551 miles (+1,996)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    30,551 miles
    Test number
    837860441175
    • NoteFront and rear plates slight deterioation

  24. Pass28,555 miles (+4,750)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    28,555 miles
    Test number
    211788840117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail23,805 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,805 miles
    Test number
    154886759160
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass23,805 miles (+6,450)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    23,805 miles
    Test number
    643756159176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    17,355 miles
    Test number
    220198938484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 840 LHK

What vehicle is registration 840 LHK currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 840 LHK on a blue petrol MG ZT first used on 1 Jun 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 840 LHK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 840 LHK is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 840 LHK?
The MOT on 840 LHK is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 840 LHK done?
840 LHK was recorded at 85,897 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 3,763 miles a year.
Has 840 LHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 840 LHK has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on 840 LHK 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 840 LHK find?
840 LHK passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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