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Silver · Petrol · 2015 · 1,498 cc

J8 VGSMOT history

J8 VGS is a silver petrol MG 3 first used on 20 Jul 2015. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 22,802 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

J8 VGS silver MG 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
22,802 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 VGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
20 Jul 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 VGS was last recorded at 22,802 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 1,533 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
21,269 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,533 miles
Average per year
1,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 22,802 miles
  • 2025 – 21,269 miles
  • 2024 – 19,834 miles
  • 2023 – 18,200 miles
  • 2022 – 16,437 miles
  • 2021 – 14,703 miles
  • 2020 – 12,865 miles
  • 2019 – 10,924 miles
  • 2018 – 8,523 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass22,802 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 20 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass22,802 miles (+1,533)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    22,802 miles
    Test number
    708284676361
    • 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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass21,269 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    21,269 miles
    Test number
    327406107527
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail21,267 miles (+1,433)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,267 miles
    Test number
    113319620846
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass19,834 miles (+1,634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    19,834 miles
    Test number
    611579457607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass18,200 miles (+1,763)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    18,200 miles
    Test number
    702973873691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass16,437 miles (+1,734)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    16,437 miles
    Test number
    734754636836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass14,703 miles (+1,838)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    14,703 miles
    Test number
    483867218568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass12,865 miles (+1,941)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    12,865 miles
    Test number
    988628754838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass10,924 miles (+2,401)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    10,924 miles
    Test number
    385501062301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass8,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    8,523 miles
    Test number
    725766398715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 VGS

Does J8 VGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 VGS is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 VGS?
The MOT on J8 VGS is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 VGS done?
J8 VGS was recorded at 22,802 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 1,787 miles a year.
Has J8 VGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 VGS has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on J8 VGS 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 J8 VGS find?
J8 VGS passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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