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Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

L40 NDMMOT history

L40 NDM is a grey petrol MG TF first used on 27 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 46,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jul 2024
Mileage
46,411 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2023
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,063 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 NDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
TF
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 NDM was last recorded at 46,411 miles on 10 Jul 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,407 miles · 7 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,063 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 46,411 miles
  • 2022 – 45,932 miles
  • 2021 – 45,331 miles
  • 2020 – 45,157 miles
  • 2019 – 44,831 miles
  • 2018 – 42,887 miles
  • 2017 – 42,585 miles
  • 2016 – 42,377 miles
  • 2015 – 41,396 miles
  • 2014 – 40,847 miles
  • 2013 – 40,392 miles
  • 2012 – 39,986 miles
  • 2011 – 37,943 miles
  • 2010 – 30,577 miles
  • 2009 – 24,896 miles
  • 2008 – 19,447 miles
  • 2007 – 13,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,411 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,411 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    46,411 miles
    Test number
    373376342947
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail46,407 miles (+475)2 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,407 miles
    Test number
    908332502198
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass45,932 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    45,932 miles
    Test number
    286871690296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail45,931 miles (+600)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,931 miles
    Test number
    275248893538
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass45,331 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    45,331 miles
    Test number
    710730285735
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail45,324 miles (+167)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,324 miles
    Test number
    423960442648
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass45,157 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    45,157 miles
    Test number
    828122319251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail45,157 miles (+326)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,157 miles
    Test number
    817369420248
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass44,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    44,831 miles
    Test number
    900273660720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail44,831 miles (+1,944)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,831 miles
    Test number
    171079309692
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass42,887 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    42,887 miles
    Test number
    146900543374
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components Corroded

  12. Fail42,887 miles (+302)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,887 miles
    Test number
    335244861004
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components Corroded

  13. Pass42,585 miles (+208)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    42,585 miles
    Test number
    594667023637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    42,377 miles
    Test number
    709690875964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail42,377 miles (+981)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,377 miles
    Test number
    635847101142
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass41,396 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    41,396 miles
    Test number
    558746165173
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail41,396 miles (+549)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,396 miles
    Test number
    139374565177
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass40,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    40,847 miles
    Test number
    956131694075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail40,847 miles (+455)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,847 miles
    Test number
    106879784488
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Fail40,392 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,392 miles
    Test number
    469232683041
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass40,392 miles (+406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    40,392 miles
    Test number
    526422983045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass39,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,986 miles
    Test number
    806876172005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,986 miles (+2,043)3 dangerous7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,986 miles
    Test number
    748736572043
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

  24. Pass37,943 miles (+7,366)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    37,943 miles
    Test number
    689260291038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCracks in n/s/r tyre inner sidewall
    • NoteN/s/r tyre inner edge worn

  25. Pass30,577 miles (+5,681)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    30,577 miles
    Test number
    261874940407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,896 miles (+5,449)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    24,896 miles
    Test number
    940279039162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,447 miles (+6,316)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    19,447 miles
    Test number
    913798448166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass13,131 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2008
    Odometer
    13,131 miles
    Test number
    471863647176
    • NoteN/s/f wing mirror loose

Questions about L40 NDM

Does L40 NDM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 NDM expired on 9 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 NDM?
The MOT on L40 NDM expired on 9 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 NDM done?
L40 NDM was recorded at 46,411 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2023, an average of 2,063 miles a year.
Has L40 NDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 NDM has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L40 NDM 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 L40 NDM find?
L40 NDM passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2023 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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