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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,588 cc

J66 COGMOT history

J66 COG is a silver petrol MG TF first used on 23 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 58,861 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
58,861 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,073 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 COG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
TF
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 COG was last recorded at 58,861 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jul 2025: 58,164 miles, lower than 59,657 miles on 13 Jul 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
58,842 miles · 29 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
2,073 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,861 miles
  • 2025 – 58,164 miles
  • 2024 – 59,657 miles
  • 2023 – 55,179 miles
  • 2022 – 54,083 miles
  • 2019 – 53,013 miles
  • 2018 – 52,385 miles
  • 2017 – 51,502 miles
  • 2016 – 49,589 miles
  • 2015 – 46,589 miles
  • 2014 – 44,616 miles
  • 2013 – 42,360 miles
  • 2012 – 39,441 miles
  • 2011 – 36,894 miles
  • 2010 – 34,027 miles
  • 2009 – 30,620 miles
  • 2008 – 24,360 miles
  • 2007 – 18,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,861 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,861 miles (+19)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    58,861 miles
    Test number
    878300878186
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail58,842 miles (+26)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,842 miles
    Test number
    398694733648
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail58,816 miles (+652)6 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,816 miles
    Test number
    243880057432
    • MajorBrake servo damaged and function impaired (1.1.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass58,164 miles (-1,493)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    58,164 miles
    Test number
    114534620004
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily surface corrosion present (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily surface corrosion present (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMilage entered wrong last year

  5. Pass59,657 miles (+4,478)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    59,657 miles
    Test number
    110364425417
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass55,179 miles (+46)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    55,179 miles
    Test number
    323246327783
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail55,133 miles (+1,050)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,133 miles
    Test number
    447085815732
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass54,083 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    54,083 miles
    Test number
    792079203355
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail54,083 miles (+1,070)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,083 miles
    Test number
    530292633296
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass53,013 miles (+628)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    53,013 miles
    Test number
    982332399507
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass52,385 miles (+883)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    52,385 miles
    Test number
    291153294624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,502 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    51,502 miles
    Test number
    389239980968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail51,497 miles (+1,908)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,497 miles
    Test number
    246707962319
    • FailureNearside rear brake application uneven lower effort (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced nearside lower effort (3.7.B.6b)

  14. Pass49,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    49,589 miles
    Test number
    306397174914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail49,589 miles (+3,000)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,589 miles
    Test number
    949869802562
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working poor electrical connection (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass46,589 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    46,589 miles
    Test number
    477312135126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,587 miles (+1,971)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,587 miles
    Test number
    248718325462
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass44,616 miles (+2,256)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    44,616 miles
    Test number
    278242134467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,360 miles (+2,919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    42,360 miles
    Test number
    665371043168
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass39,441 miles (+2,547)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    39,441 miles
    Test number
    159944822198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,894 miles (+2,867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    36,894 miles
    Test number
    219616531484
    • 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)

  22. Pass34,027 miles (+3,407)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    34,027 miles
    Test number
    893728230183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,620 miles (+6,260)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    30,620 miles
    Test number
    113101729157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  24. Pass24,360 miles (+5,684)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    24,360 miles
    Test number
    612185048168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    18,676 miles
    Test number
    222217107178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J66 COG

Does J66 COG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J66 COG is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on J66 COG?
The MOT on J66 COG is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J66 COG done?
J66 COG was recorded at 58,861 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 2,073 miles a year.
Has J66 COG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 COG has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on J66 COG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jul 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J66 COG find?
J66 COG passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 6 more.

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