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Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

V12 HEDMOT history

V12 HED is a red petrol MG TF first used on 30 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 89,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
89,385 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,766 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 HED
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
TF
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 HED was last recorded at 89,385 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 478 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,907 miles · 5 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
478 miles
Average per year
3,766 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,385 miles
  • 2023 – 88,907 miles
  • 2022 – 88,115 miles
  • 2021 – 86,766 miles
  • 2020 – 85,017 miles
  • 2019 – 81,283 miles
  • 2018 – 80,029 miles
  • 2017 – 76,032 miles
  • 2016 – 68,345 miles
  • 2015 – 64,829 miles
  • 2014 – 54,668 miles
  • 2013 – 45,220 miles
  • 2012 – 40,022 miles
  • 2011 – 32,557 miles
  • 2010 – 27,918 miles
  • 2009 – 24,564 miles
  • 2008 – 22,284 miles
  • 2007 – 18,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,385 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,385 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    89,385 miles
    Test number
    467025523358
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail89,385 miles (+478)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,385 miles
    Test number
    903129883801
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass88,907 miles (+792)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    88,907 miles
    Test number
    725349772493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,115 miles (+1,349)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    88,115 miles
    Test number
    710797407732
    • AdvisoryFront tie rods have slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass86,766 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    86,766 miles
    Test number
    604227752935
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Fail86,766 miles (+1,749)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,766 miles
    Test number
    759279531996
    • DangerousOffside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass85,017 miles (+3,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    85,017 miles
    Test number
    331104171296
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass81,283 miles (+1,254)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    81,283 miles
    Test number
    999783383612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,029 miles (+3,997)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    80,029 miles
    Test number
    881950715479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass76,032 miles20 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    76,032 miles
    Test number
    501650610581
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible pipe is slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is worn to three mm and is quite badly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is quite badly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met the minimum requirements

  11. Fail76,032 miles (+7,687)1 failure20 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,032 miles
    Test number
    314335719011
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible pipe is slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is worn to three mm and is quite badly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is quite badly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met the minimum requirements

  12. Pass68,345 miles (+49)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    68,345 miles
    Test number
    232089120393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Fail68,296 miles (+3,467)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,296 miles
    Test number
    863704920003
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass64,829 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    64,829 miles
    Test number
    256786811231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,651 miles (+9,983)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,651 miles
    Test number
    917187004151
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass54,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    54,668 miles
    Test number
    767545724335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,668 miles (+9,448)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,668 miles
    Test number
    178401324365
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  18. Pass45,220 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    45,220 miles
    Test number
    607062323368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail45,219 miles (+2,384)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,219 miles
    Test number
    149378413329
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass42,835 miles (+2,813)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    42,835 miles
    Test number
    486664223115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,022 miles (+7,465)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    40,022 miles
    Test number
    227813542435
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust section deteriorated and 1 mount broken

  22. Pass32,557 miles (+4,639)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    32,557 miles
    Test number
    848413851167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,918 miles (+3,354)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    27,918 miles
    Test number
    961061630264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,564 miles (+2,280)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    24,564 miles
    Test number
    620229309230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,284 miles (+4,098)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    22,284 miles
    Test number
    490796228254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    18,186 miles
    Test number
    261343637269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail18,186 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,186 miles
    Test number
    463552837294
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Questions about V12 HED

Does V12 HED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 HED is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 HED?
The MOT on V12 HED is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 HED done?
V12 HED was recorded at 89,385 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 3,766 miles a year.
Has V12 HED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 HED has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V12 HED 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 V12 HED find?
V12 HED passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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