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White · Petrol · 2017 · 999 cc

T21 RCLMOT history

T21 RCL is a white petrol MG ZS first used on 20 Oct 2017. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 58,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
58,801 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,630 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 RCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
ZS
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
20 Oct 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 RCL was last recorded at 58,801 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 6,147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Aug 2020: 14,925 miles, lower than 19,156 miles on 14 Aug 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
52,654 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,147 miles
Average per year
6,630 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,801 miles
  • 2025 – 52,654 miles
  • 2024 – 45,638 miles
  • 2023 – 38,763 miles
  • 2022 – 31,508 miles
  • 2021 – 24,088 miles
  • 2020 – 14,925 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,801 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front + nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Suspension components corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Slight drag at offside rear wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front & rear brake discs slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 14 Aug 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,801 miles (+6,147)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    58,801 miles
    Test number
    920724858425
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front + nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass52,654 miles (+7,016)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    52,654 miles
    Test number
    343970768928
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded
  3. Pass45,638 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    45,638 miles
    Test number
    248581611347
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded
  4. Fail45,638 miles (+6,875)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,638 miles
    Test number
    805597098795
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light on
  5. Pass38,763 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    38,763 miles
    Test number
    792132283933
    • AdvisorySlight drag at offside rear wheel
  6. Fail38,763 miles (+7,255)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,763 miles
    Test number
    797126028495
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight drag at offside rear wheel
  7. Pass31,508 miles (+7,420)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    31,508 miles
    Test number
    729108853120
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre 3mm + wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre 3mm + wearing on edges
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
  8. Pass24,088 miles (+43)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    24,088 miles
    Test number
    144414372116
    • AdvisoryFront & rear brake discs slightly worn
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from oil filter
  9. Fail24,045 miles (+9,120)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,045 miles
    Test number
    433850229253
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear brake discs slightly worn
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from oil filter
  10. Pass14,925 miles (-4,231)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    14,925 miles
    Test number
    715405226738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail19,156 miles1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,156 miles
    Test number
    755545798070
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on main beam both lamps (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about T21 RCL

Does T21 RCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T21 RCL is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T21 RCL?
The MOT on T21 RCL is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T21 RCL done?
T21 RCL was recorded at 58,801 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 6,630 miles a year.
Has T21 RCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 RCL has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T21 RCL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Aug 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T21 RCL find?
T21 RCL passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 9 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear; coil spring corroded both front + nearside rear, and 6 more.

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