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Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

JCH 79MOT history

JCH 79 is a green petrol MG ZR first used on 9 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 125,336 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
125,336 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,809 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JCH 79
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
ZR
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
9 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

JCH 79 was last recorded at 125,336 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 2,030 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,306 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,030 miles
Average per year
4,809 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,336 miles
  • 2025 – 123,306 miles
  • 2024 – 119,719 miles
  • 2023 – 116,613 miles
  • 2022 – 116,054 miles
  • 2021 – 115,214 miles
  • 2020 – 115,205 miles
  • 2019 – 114,505 miles
  • 2018 – 111,194 miles
  • 2017 – 106,968 miles
  • 2016 – 102,286 miles
  • 2015 – 96,346 miles
  • 2014 – 89,056 miles
  • 2013 – 80,076 miles
  • 2012 – 71,288 miles
  • 2011 – 64,422 miles
  • 2010 – 54,795 miles
  • 2009 – 48,475 miles
  • 2008 – 41,518 miles
  • 2007 – 33,597 miles
  • 2006 – 28,572 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,336 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,336 miles (+2,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    125,336 miles
    Test number
    171938269318
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass123,306 miles (+3,587)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    123,306 miles
    Test number
    497540108545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass119,719 miles (+3,106)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    119,719 miles
    Test number
    897490776063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,613 miles (+559)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    116,613 miles
    Test number
    627510954203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass116,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    116,054 miles
    Test number
    845948985688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail116,054 miles (+840)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,054 miles
    Test number
    614977640105
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  7. Pass115,214 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    115,214 miles
    Test number
    457441321715
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass115,205 miles (+700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    115,205 miles
    Test number
    492880393633
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass114,505 miles (+138)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    114,505 miles
    Test number
    478007787804
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Fail114,367 miles (+3,173)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,367 miles
    Test number
    797515880602
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass111,194 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    111,194 miles
    Test number
    746587305650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail111,194 miles (+4,226)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,194 miles
    Test number
    536970962234
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass106,968 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    106,968 miles
    Test number
    665492442189
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail106,968 miles (+4,682)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,968 miles
    Test number
    901432492457
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass102,286 miles (+145)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    102,286 miles
    Test number
    891069529076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail102,141 miles (+5,795)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,141 miles
    Test number
    825660360097
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass96,346 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    96,346 miles
    Test number
    158923516903
    • AdvisoryFront oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Wing (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive "B" POST (5.2.6)

  18. Fail96,346 miles (+7,290)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,346 miles
    Test number
    322757960542
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Wing (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive "B" POST (5.2.6)

  19. Pass89,056 miles (+8,980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    89,056 miles
    Test number
    436856244204
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass80,076 miles (+8,788)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    80,076 miles
    Test number
    828286123246
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass71,288 miles (+6,866)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    71,288 miles
    Test number
    735419022221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass64,422 miles (+9,627)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    64,422 miles
    Test number
    137608121243
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass54,795 miles (+6,320)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    54,795 miles
    Test number
    542596830222
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass48,475 miles (+6,957)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    48,475 miles
    Test number
    643356839294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,518 miles (+7,921)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    41,518 miles
    Test number
    580849138233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,597 miles (+5,025)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    33,597 miles
    Test number
    804265037207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass28,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    28,572 miles
    Test number
    644321756271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about JCH 79

What vehicle is registration JCH 79 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JCH 79 on a green petrol MG ZR first used on 9 Sept 2002. 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 JCH 79 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JCH 79 is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on JCH 79?
The MOT on JCH 79 is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has JCH 79 done?
JCH 79 was recorded at 125,336 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 4,809 miles a year.
Has JCH 79 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JCH 79 has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on JCH 79 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 JCH 79 find?
JCH 79 passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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