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MG ZR

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,396 cc

J9 SCVMOT history

J9 SCV is a blue petrol MG ZR first used on 28 Jun 2002. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 161,763 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Dec 2022
Mileage
161,763 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2021
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 SCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
ZR
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 SCV was last recorded at 161,763 miles on 14 Dec 2021, 4,315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,448 miles · 12 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
4,315 miles
Average per year
8,492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 161,763 miles
  • 2020 – 157,448 miles
  • 2019 – 144,829 miles
  • 2018 – 130,644 miles
  • 2017 – 116,525 miles
  • 2015 – 108,387 miles
  • 2014 – 101,657 miles
  • 2013 – 98,077 miles
  • 2012 – 89,484 miles
  • 2011 – 75,549 miles
  • 2010 – 62,806 miles
  • 2009 – 57,555 miles
  • 2007 – 49,547 miles
  • 2006 – 29,039 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,763 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills, under sills and chassis rails slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Gearbox bell housing bolts missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,763 miles (+4,315)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    161,763 miles
    Test number
    729150873288
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills, under sills and chassis rails slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass157,448 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    157,448 miles
    Test number
    900121806867
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner wings and sill to floors slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been extensively repaired and heavily under sealed

  3. Fail157,440 miles (+12,611)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,440 miles
    Test number
    531303648474
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floors,inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre on legal limit

  4. Pass144,829 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    144,829 miles
    Test number
    935295887855
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox bell housing bolts missing

  5. Fail144,829 miles (+14,185)2 dangerous9 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,829 miles
    Test number
    380443273453
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousWindscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder and dashcam (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox bell housing bolts missing

  6. Pass130,644 miles (+14,119)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    130,644 miles
    Test number
    315067578086
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing slightly coroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill slightly coroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass116,525 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    116,525 miles
    Test number
    178531990539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  8. Fail116,513 miles (+6,012)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,513 miles
    Test number
    220003473339
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisorySlight play in handbrake lever

  9. Fail110,501 miles (+2,114)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,501 miles
    Test number
    696970600733
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass108,387 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    108,387 miles
    Test number
    605313035147
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAfter market exhaust system fitted noise level on limit
    • NoteBoth front wheel arches slightly corroded
    • NoteBoth wipers slightly smearing screen

  11. Fail108,387 miles (+6,730)2 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,387 miles
    Test number
    277362535138
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAfter market exhaust system fitted noise level on limit
    • NoteBoth front wheel arches slightly corroded
    • NoteBoth wipers slightly smearing screen

  12. Pass101,657 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    101,657 miles
    Test number
    467364344155
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail101,637 miles (+3,560)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,637 miles
    Test number
    269812734431
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass98,077 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    98,077 miles
    Test number
    996216783050
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteCut in nearside front tyre outer wall

  15. Fail98,065 miles (+8,581)9 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,065 miles
    Test number
    137696583437
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteCut in nearside front tyre outer wall

  16. Pass89,484 miles (+13,935)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    89,484 miles
    Test number
    488773382097
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass75,549 miles (+255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    75,549 miles
    Test number
    157842481015
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Fail75,294 miles (+12,488)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,294 miles
    Test number
    129955071463
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass62,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    62,806 miles
    Test number
    610383980013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,806 miles (+5,251)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,806 miles
    Test number
    161453880497
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass57,555 miles (+8,008)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    57,555 miles
    Test number
    461618919131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    49,547 miles
    Test number
    491360037441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail49,545 miles (+10,295)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,545 miles
    Test number
    314800637358
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass39,250 miles (+10,211)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    39,250 miles
    Test number
    923658277009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,039 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    29,039 miles
    Test number
    731376236132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,984 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    28,984 miles
    Test number
    241973426460
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about J9 SCV

Does J9 SCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J9 SCV expired on 13 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J9 SCV?
The MOT on J9 SCV expired on 13 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J9 SCV done?
J9 SCV was recorded at 161,763 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2021, an average of 8,492 miles a year.
Has J9 SCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 SCV has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on J9 SCV 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 J9 SCV find?
J9 SCV passed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2021 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 4 more.

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