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Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

V7 JCGMOT history

V7 JCG is a grey petrol MG TF first used on 10 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 103,155 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
103,155 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
22 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,750 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 JCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
TF
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
10 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 JCG was last recorded at 103,155 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 3,396 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,759 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,396 miles
Average per year
3,750 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,155 miles
  • 2025 – 99,759 miles
  • 2024 – 96,508 miles
  • 2023 – 92,847 miles
  • 2022 – 89,300 miles
  • 2021 – 86,657 miles
  • 2020 – 84,808 miles
  • 2019 – 78,753 miles
  • 2018 – 72,318 miles
  • 2016 – 68,108 miles
  • 2015 – 61,313 miles
  • 2014 – 56,689 miles
  • 2013 – 53,402 miles
  • 2012 – 50,996 miles
  • 2011 – 49,222 miles
  • 2010 – 46,606 miles
  • 2009 – 42,472 miles
  • 2008 – 41,604 miles
  • 2007 – 38,317 miles
  • 2006 – 30,697 miles
  • 2005 – 26,891 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,155 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Windscreen wiper blade defective split

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 17 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,155 miles (+3,396)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    103,155 miles
    Test number
    414291717550
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass99,759 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    99,759 miles
    Test number
    940005272674
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail99,759 miles (+3,251)3 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,759 miles
    Test number
    278314372342
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front 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))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated also slightly damaged (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass96,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    96,508 miles
    Test number
    313822067657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail96,508 miles (+3,661)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,508 miles
    Test number
    858863775869
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  6. Pass92,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    92,847 miles
    Test number
    235422844709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail92,847 miles (+3,547)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,847 miles
    Test number
    424752802530
    • DangerousNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass89,300 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    89,300 miles
    Test number
    819196473839
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail89,300 miles (+2,643)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,300 miles
    Test number
    870643409966
    • DangerousOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass86,657 miles (+1,849)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    86,657 miles
    Test number
    480091865265
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass84,808 miles (+6,055)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,808 miles
    Test number
    274984231642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass78,753 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    78,753 miles
    Test number
    158526953620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail78,753 miles (+6,435)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,753 miles
    Test number
    143826555290
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass72,318 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    72,318 miles
    Test number
    920344887065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded leads to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  15. Fail72,318 miles (+4,210)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,318 miles
    Test number
    967734646305
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded leads to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  16. Pass68,108 miles (+1,370)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    68,108 miles
    Test number
    835445081567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,738 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    66,738 miles
    Test number
    295386166031
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Fail66,735 miles (+5,422)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,735 miles
    Test number
    364115857152
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass61,313 miles (+4,624)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    61,313 miles
    Test number
    495013535047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass56,689 miles (+3,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    56,689 miles
    Test number
    746225254034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass53,402 miles (+2,406)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    53,402 miles
    Test number
    319036853086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,996 miles (+1,774)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    50,996 miles
    Test number
    536783652018
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass49,222 miles (+2,616)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    49,222 miles
    Test number
    878962751058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,606 miles (+4,134)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    46,606 miles
    Test number
    601485250009
    • NoteNearside front washer jet not providing any water
    • NoteSlight corrosion on nearside front brake disc
    • NoteSlight corrosion on offside rear brake disc

  25. Pass42,472 miles (+868)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    42,472 miles
    Test number
    912243899070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass41,604 miles (+3,287)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    41,604 miles
    Test number
    771864808252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,317 miles (+7,620)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    38,317 miles
    Test number
    263764387435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass30,697 miles (+3,806)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    30,697 miles
    Test number
    704504196125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass26,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    26,891 miles
    Test number
    332800465436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail26,891 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,891 miles
    Test number
    784070565242
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about V7 JCG

Does V7 JCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 JCG is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V7 JCG?
The MOT on V7 JCG is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 JCG done?
V7 JCG was recorded at 103,155 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 3,750 miles a year.
Has V7 JCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 JCG has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on V7 JCG 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 V7 JCG find?
V7 JCG passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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