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MG ZT

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,951 cc

N31 LMGMOT history

N31 LMG is a silver diesel MG ZT first used on 6 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 144,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

N31 LMG silver MG Zt – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MG Zt, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
144,589 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N31 LMG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
ZT
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,951 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

N31 LMG was last recorded at 144,589 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 1,109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,480 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,109 miles
Average per year
4,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,589 miles
  • 2024 – 143,480 miles
  • 2023 – 142,683 miles
  • 2022 – 142,193 miles
  • 2021 – 141,711 miles
  • 2020 – 140,199 miles
  • 2019 – 138,443 miles
  • 2018 – 134,924 miles
  • 2017 – 130,265 miles
  • 2016 – 125,484 miles
  • 2015 – 120,903 miles
  • 2014 – 115,896 miles
  • 2013 – 110,328 miles
  • 2012 – 104,804 miles
  • 2011 – 96,652 miles
  • 2010 – 86,488 miles
  • 2008 – 73,879 miles
  • 2007 – 66,869 miles
  • 2006 – 59,211 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,589 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,589 miles (+1,109)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    144,589 miles
    Test number
    814813806250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass143,480 miles (+797)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    143,480 miles
    Test number
    450627470755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass142,683 miles (+490)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    142,683 miles
    Test number
    824702665462
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass142,193 miles (+482)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    142,193 miles
    Test number
    411728338311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass141,711 miles (+1,512)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    141,711 miles
    Test number
    868532602572
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass140,199 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    140,199 miles
    Test number
    750722648081
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail140,199 miles (+1,756)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,199 miles
    Test number
    312577550171
    • DangerousOffside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass138,443 miles (+3,519)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    138,443 miles
    Test number
    321332885889
    • AdvisoryAll steering & suspension shows general age related wear
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryNearside front lower ball joint slight play
    • AdvisorySlight roughness in both sides rear wheel bearings

  9. Pass134,924 miles (+4,659)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    134,924 miles
    Test number
    177025432274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass130,265 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    130,265 miles
    Test number
    152508722396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake effort low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Fail130,265 miles (+19)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,265 miles
    Test number
    651745154622
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake effort low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Fail130,246 miles (+4,762)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,246 miles
    Test number
    488510537582
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass125,484 miles (+4,581)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    125,484 miles
    Test number
    112351964927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass120,903 miles (+63)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    120,903 miles
    Test number
    169565795113
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated

  15. Fail120,840 miles (+4,944)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,840 miles
    Test number
    367990195186
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated

  16. Pass115,896 miles (+10)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    115,896 miles
    Test number
    825111484143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSpare tyre is missing

  17. Fail115,886 miles (+5,558)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,886 miles
    Test number
    579099074158
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSpare tyre is missing

  18. Pass110,328 miles (+5,524)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    110,328 miles
    Test number
    269322383118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • NoteAdvise front wiper blades

  19. Pass104,804 miles (+8,152)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    104,804 miles
    Test number
    375471102459
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  20. Pass96,652 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    96,652 miles
    Test number
    648081701285
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Fail96,652 miles (+10,164)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,652 miles
    Test number
    698280101223
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass86,488 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    86,488 miles
    Test number
    711041800222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  23. Fail86,488 miles (+12,609)4 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,488 miles
    Test number
    503601700233
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  24. Pass73,879 miles (+7,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    73,879 miles
    Test number
    804064428211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass66,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    66,869 miles
    Test number
    550821827277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail66,869 miles (+7,658)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,869 miles
    Test number
    124081027283
    • DangerousParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass59,211 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    59,211 miles
    Test number
    834086826272
    • NoteSmoke from tail pipe

Questions about N31 LMG

Does N31 LMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N31 LMG is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on N31 LMG?
The MOT on N31 LMG is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N31 LMG done?
N31 LMG was recorded at 144,589 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 4,428 miles a year.
Has N31 LMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N31 LMG has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on N31 LMG 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 N31 LMG find?
N31 LMG passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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