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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

L8 VMGMOT history

L8 VMG is a silver petrol MG TF first used on 3 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 71,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
71,285 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,872 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 VMG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
TF
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
3 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 VMG was last recorded at 71,285 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,270 miles · 12 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
2,872 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,285 miles
  • 2025 – 70,304 miles
  • 2024 – 69,274 miles
  • 2023 – 68,296 miles
  • 2022 – 66,830 miles
  • 2021 – 65,893 miles
  • 2020 – 64,367 miles
  • 2016 – 61,574 miles
  • 2015 – 57,457 miles
  • 2014 – 52,551 miles
  • 2013 – 48,884 miles
  • 2012 – 42,989 miles
  • 2011 – 35,784 miles
  • 2010 – 26,181 miles
  • 2009 – 20,370 miles
  • 2008 – 17,637 miles
  • 2007 – 14,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,285 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral body corrosion
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,285 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    71,285 miles
    Test number
    328819504129
    • AdvisoryGeneral body corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail71,270 miles (+18)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,270 miles
    Test number
    327868857846
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail71,252 miles (+948)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,252 miles
    Test number
    382253475706
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass70,304 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    70,304 miles
    Test number
    486924588604
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail70,304 miles (+1,030)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,304 miles
    Test number
    643492890593
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass69,274 miles (+978)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    69,274 miles
    Test number
    330095782195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass68,296 miles (+1,466)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    68,296 miles
    Test number
    500892365354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass66,830 miles (+937)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    66,830 miles
    Test number
    550107687823
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play hub balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass65,893 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    65,893 miles
    Test number
    349348091762
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail65,893 miles (+1,526)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,893 miles
    Test number
    977670222822
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass64,367 miles (+2,793)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    64,367 miles
    Test number
    131905551990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,574 miles (+4,117)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,574 miles
    Test number
    364538169058
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight noise from wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisorySub-frames rusting

  13. Pass57,457 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    57,457 miles
    Test number
    657082015134
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteRear silencer corroding
    • NoteRust to sub frames & fitting & to rrear floor

  14. Fail57,457 miles (+4,906)5 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,457 miles
    Test number
    275576505183
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteRear silencer corroding
    • NoteRust to sub frames & fitting & to rrear floor

  15. Pass52,551 miles (+3,667)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    52,551 miles
    Test number
    196013094405
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass48,884 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    48,884 miles
    Test number
    646651203186
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail48,884 miles (+5,895)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,884 miles
    Test number
    549181803146
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass42,989 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    42,989 miles
    Test number
    429832202103
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteCoolant pipes badly corroded

  19. Fail42,989 miles (+7,205)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,989 miles
    Test number
    465645592020
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteCoolant pipes badly corroded

  20. Pass35,784 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    35,784 miles
    Test number
    329397391026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail35,782 miles (+9,601)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,782 miles
    Test number
    166904291440
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteN/s wiper blade deteriorated

  22. Fail26,181 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,181 miles
    Test number
    161465930012
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn to the limit on the outer edge

  23. Pass26,181 miles (+5,811)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    26,181 miles
    Test number
    254665930042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn to the limit on the outer edge

  24. Pass20,370 miles (+2,733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    20,370 miles
    Test number
    842183719021
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass17,637 miles (+2,957)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    17,637 miles
    Test number
    812185218099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    14,680 miles
    Test number
    144622637441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 VMG

Does L8 VMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 VMG is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 VMG?
The MOT on L8 VMG is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 VMG done?
L8 VMG was recorded at 71,285 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 2,872 miles a year.
Has L8 VMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 VMG has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 VMG 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 L8 VMG find?
L8 VMG passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: general body corrosion; nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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