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MG BGT

Black · Petrol · 1974 · 1,800 cc

1812 MGMOT history

1812 MG is a black petrol MG BGT first used on 1 Jun 1974. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 78,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
78,888 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
163 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1812 MG
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
BGT
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1974
First used
1 Jun 1974
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1812 MG was last recorded at 78,888 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,565 miles · 17 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
323 miles
Average per year
163 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,888 miles
  • 2024 – 78,565 miles
  • 2023 – 78,295 miles
  • 2022 – 77,594 miles
  • 2018 – 77,457 miles
  • 2017 – 77,399 miles
  • 2016 – 77,338 miles
  • 2015 – 77,099 miles
  • 2014 – 77,036 miles
  • 2013 – 76,844 miles
  • 2012 – 76,718 miles
  • 2011 – 76,471 miles
  • 2010 – 76,276 miles
  • 2009 – 76,102 miles
  • 2008 – 76,051 miles
  • 2007 – 75,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,888 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,888 miles (+323)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    78,888 miles
    Test number
    571710936852
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass78,565 miles (+270)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    78,565 miles
    Test number
    165516689430
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass78,295 miles (+701)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    78,295 miles
    Test number
    497018939639
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s outer bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass77,594 miles (+137)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    77,594 miles
    Test number
    346851682456
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass77,457 miles (+58)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    77,457 miles
    Test number
    585587773010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slighty
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rearshouckes bushes worn
    • AdvisoryHeavey undersill
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted

  6. Pass77,399 miles (+61)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    77,399 miles
    Test number
    576489271870
    • AdvisoryBrakes binding slightly

  7. Pass77,338 miles (+239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    77,338 miles
    Test number
    588425175579
    • AdvisoryFront brakes binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass77,099 miles (+63)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    77,099 miles
    Test number
    247930895485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front wheel binding slighty
    • NoteNearside rear wheel binding slighty

  9. Pass77,036 miles (+192)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    77,036 miles
    Test number
    436811094156
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front wheel binding sl;ighty
    • NoteNearside rear wheel binding slighty

  10. Pass76,844 miles (+126)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    76,844 miles
    Test number
    687662893182
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front brake binding slightly
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly
    • NoteWashers very weak

  11. Pass76,718 miles (+247)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    76,718 miles
    Test number
    879624492115
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNear side front brake binding slightly

  12. Pass76,471 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    76,471 miles
    Test number
    967953591138
    • NoteNear side front brake binding slighty

  13. Fail76,470 miles (+194)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,470 miles
    Test number
    636308581190
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNear side front brake binding slighty

  14. Pass76,276 miles (+174)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    76,276 miles
    Test number
    543970140171
    • NoteNearside front brake binding on slightly
    • NoteSomeplay in offside front king pin

  15. Pass76,102 miles (+51)9 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    76,102 miles
    Test number
    270241049443
    • NoteBoth sides rear chassis rusted
    • NoteCenter seat belt stalk cover missing
    • NoteMetal brake pipe across axle rubbed slightly
    • NoteNearside front brake binding on slightly
    • NoteNearside front shock absorber has light misting of oil
    • NoteNearside rear brake bindig on
    • NoteNearside underside sill rusted
    • NoteVehicle fitted with chrome sill covers
    • NoteVehicle has several oil leaks

  16. Fail76,051 miles (+235)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,051 miles
    Test number
    322251448272
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteBoth sides front chassis rusting
    • NoteBoth sides front king pins have some play
    • NoteBoth sides rear chassis rusted near spring mountings
    • NoteNearside parking brake binding on slightly

  17. Pass75,816 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    75,816 miles
    Test number
    543238407284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail75,815 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,815 miles
    Test number
    961170907204
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteHand brake cable rubbing on petrol tank

Questions about 1812 MG

What vehicle is registration 1812 MG currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1812 MG on a black petrol MG BGT first used on 1 Jun 1974. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1812 MG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1812 MG is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1812 MG?
The MOT on 1812 MG is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1812 MG done?
1812 MG was recorded at 78,888 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 163 miles a year.
Has 1812 MG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1812 MG has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2011.
Has the mileage on 1812 MG 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 1812 MG find?
1812 MG passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; central lower exhaust mounting defective; nearside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 1 more.

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