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MG ZR

Yellow · Petrol · 2003 · 1,396 cc

L16 MMSMOT history

L16 MMS is a yellow petrol MG ZR first used on 28 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 77,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
77,061 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 MMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
ZR
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 MMS was last recorded at 77,061 miles on 18 May 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,052 miles · 11 May 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
1,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,061 miles
  • 2025 – 76,745 miles
  • 2024 – 76,418 miles
  • 2023 – 75,797 miles
  • 2022 – 75,178 miles
  • 2021 – 74,035 miles
  • 2019 – 70,608 miles
  • 2017 – 70,478 miles
  • 2016 – 69,936 miles
  • 2015 – 68,803 miles
  • 2014 – 67,295 miles
  • 2013 – 65,153 miles
  • 2012 – 52,916 miles
  • 2011 – 50,695 miles
  • 2010 – 48,201 miles
  • 2009 – 47,587 miles
  • 2008 – 46,143 miles
  • 2007 – 43,434 miles
  • 2006 – 41,648 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,061 miles
  • AdvisoryBuilt as a Rally car, rear seats removed, under guards and sill covers fitted.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryReverse lamps inoperative.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.

  • Rear seats removed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right.

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

30 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,061 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    77,061 miles
    Test number
    747902201620
    • AdvisoryBuilt as a Rally car, rear seats removed, under guards and sill covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryReverse lamps inoperative.

  2. Fail77,052 miles (+307)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,052 miles
    Test number
    287968013842
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBuilt as a Rally car, rear seats removed, under guards and sill covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryReverse lamps inoperative.

  3. Pass76,745 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    76,745 miles
    Test number
    165050004595
    • AdvisoryBuilt as a rally car with guards and shields covering some components
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seats removed at time of test

  4. Fail76,745 miles (+327)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,745 miles
    Test number
    867414600471
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBuilt as a rally car with guards and shields covering some components
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seats removed at time of test

  5. Pass76,418 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    76,418 miles
    Test number
    477556367277
    • AdvisoryBuilt as a Rally car with under body guards and shields obscuring some components.
    • AdvisoryRear seats removed

  6. Fail76,418 miles (+621)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,418 miles
    Test number
    981311116003
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBuilt as a Rally car with under body guards and shields obscuring some components.
    • AdvisoryRear seats removed

  7. Pass75,797 miles (+619)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2024
    Odometer
    75,797 miles
    Test number
    630416698902
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBuilt as a Rally car
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear seats removed

  8. Pass75,178 miles (+1,143)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    75,178 miles
    Test number
    114839611325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,035 miles (+3,427)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    74,035 miles
    Test number
    885786167657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,608 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,608 miles
    Test number
    195276798477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,478 miles (+542)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    70,478 miles
    Test number
    921290535305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,936 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    69,936 miles
    Test number
    900752523405
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front headlamp aim is on maximum adjustment

  13. Fail69,936 miles (+1,133)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,936 miles
    Test number
    585908663811
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front headlamp aim is on maximum adjustment

  14. Pass68,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    68,803 miles
    Test number
    859107798060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,803 miles (+1,508)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,803 miles
    Test number
    864916194497
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass67,295 miles (+2,142)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    67,295 miles
    Test number
    558740734357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,153 miles (+1)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    65,153 miles
    Test number
    117435103397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteHeadlamps not fully secure.
    • NoteTyres not E marked.
    • NoteUnderside protection covers fitted.
    • NoteVehicle converted for rally use,no rear seats or seat belts full harness belts used for front seats no SRS system fitted seats not ajustable.
    • NoteWindscreen damaged but not restricting the drivers view.

  18. Fail65,152 miles (+12,236)2 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,152 miles
    Test number
    606884503314
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteHeadlamps not fully secure.
    • NoteTyres not E marked.
    • NoteUnderside protection covers fitted.
    • NoteVehicle converted for rally use,no rear seats or seat belts full harness belts used for front seats no SRS system fitted seats not ajustable.
    • NoteWindscreen damaged but not restricting the drivers view.

  19. Pass52,916 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    52,916 miles
    Test number
    726403332318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail52,910 miles (+2,215)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,910 miles
    Test number
    475782732410
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteUnable to inspect brake any flexible condition,covered by plastic sheath.
    • NoteUnable to inspect front to rear fuel pipes,covered by underside sheild.
    • NoteUnable to inspect front to rear metal brake pipes,run inside of vehicle and covered.

  21. Pass50,695 miles (+2,494)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    50,695 miles
    Test number
    505012621389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    48,201 miles
    Test number
    291946520392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail48,201 miles (+78)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,201 miles
    Test number
    564006320330
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  24. Pass48,123 miles (+536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    48,123 miles
    Test number
    964921510294
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  25. Pass47,587 miles (+1,444)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    47,587 miles
    Test number
    652048959064
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass46,143 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    46,143 miles
    Test number
    222340288072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail46,142 miles (+2,708)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,142 miles
    Test number
    961527978073
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  28. Pass43,434 miles (+1,786)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    43,434 miles
    Test number
    862299657026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass41,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    41,648 miles
    Test number
    820475276036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail41,648 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,648 miles
    Test number
    903625376036
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about L16 MMS

Does L16 MMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 MMS is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 MMS?
The MOT on L16 MMS is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 MMS done?
L16 MMS was recorded at 77,061 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 1,756 miles a year.
Has L16 MMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 MMS has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 MMS 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 L16 MMS find?
L16 MMS passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 2 advisories: built as a rally car, rear seats removed, under guards and sill covers fitted.; reverse lamps inoperative..

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